Five Banners.

Five Banners is a blog dedicated to the dedicated. Indiana University has a faithful, loyal, & basketball-crazy fan base. The Epicenter is Bloomington yet our impact on college basketball is felt worldwide. Our purpose here is simple... to keep you informed, spark debate, & allow our fans their ability to showcase how & why we are the #1 basketball school in the nation. This blog will continue until I am able to add one more banner to the title. Come along all those dedicated to the Cream & Crimson!

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About Me

Indiana. Oh Indiana. I grew up here – playing, studying, & watching basketball since I was first able to dribble a ball. Whether it was at a gym, on a playground, at a park, or on my neighbor’s gorilla goal I had time for this game. However, it was 1999 as a freshman in Bloomington, when I got to first experience basketball fever. The deafening roar of the crowd with every long 3-pointer made, the heart pounding adrenaline with every thunderous dunk, the ultimate euphoria with every victory, and the utter hopelessness with every defeat. These emotions had me addicted instantly. And because of it I will always respect everything that was & is IU Basketball. Tradition is not a word here it is a way. And it’s a long way up those stairs to the balcony of Assembly Hall. And it’s worth every step to come experience the glory of Indiana basketball. Oh Indiana. I’m all for you.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

1385 Days


Seems like a very long time.  It was.  This is the # of days that the Hoosier Faithful were put to the test.  How strong was your faith?  Was your spirit knocked down?  Did your hope ever waver?

February 22, 2008 – Kelvin Sampson accepted a buyout of his contract effectively removing him as IU basketball coach.

 December 10, 2011 – Christian Watford earned his way into IU lore by swishing a buzzer beater knocking off #1 UK and putting IU back in the Top 25 where they belong – Always

1385 days.  WOW.

If you haven’t blocked it out of your memory let me provide a quick refresher.  First – the positive.  Tom Crean.  I was real excited about the hire.  I was excited how he embraced Indiana. And I was extremely afraid we weren’t going to get a proven coach with the upcoming… SANCTIONS.  And then to quote the late Chris Farley “House Cleaning!”  Not only did we lose our 2 best players to the NBA in DJ White & Eric Gordon, but also players like Jordan Crawford (now an NBA player) and Armon Bassett (who later led Ohio to a promising run in the Dance).  Our two returning players?  Kyle Taber & Brett Finkelmeir.  WOW.

But for the true, the dedicated, and the faithful it was worth the wait. 

1385 days.
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  1. YEAH !!! Can't wait for the season to start.thanks for keeping this going! BTW, by Midnight Madness you'll be a proud Papa again !Woohoo !
    Dennis

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