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Outoftheloop — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:59:06 -0000

Thanks for the note. Let's talk sometime. Rick

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DJW — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:32:07 -0000

I just finished the book "Mac's Boys". It the book about Branch McCracken
and the Legendary 1953 Hurryin Hoosiers.

I brought it online for almost pennies and it came like a new book.

The book was outsatnding and tells great stories about Branch, Slick Leonard
Schlundt and others on that team. Lots of mentioning of the old Bloomington
and the campus that you would dearly remember.

I have two boys presently at IU...senior and junior.

I too have followed IU since I was a young boy (born 4/27/47) but Walt
Bellamy is about as far back as I can remember even though Schlundt was from South
Bend where I was born and raised, I was on campus for the U Conn game this
last year and went to the game...first ever.

Hoosier Basketball is part of my soul and I am so excited with the new coach
coming in.

I truly regret Bob Knight's demise as he was all part of IU great tradition.

I have an appointment in 15 min otherwise I could chat with you forever
about IU basketball.

Thanks for the reply.

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Outoftheloop — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:13:08 -0000

Yes, I was 5 1/2, or so. I got my hair cut at a barber's shop called "Woodys" on 3rd Street near Jordan Ave. and met Charley Krack (sp?) a foreward on the team. My dad wouldn't waste a ticket on me because I was too young to "appreciate" it. I told Charley. Next thing I knew Dad was taking me to the games where I sat with "Mid Burger" who owned a small hamburger-milk shake place next to the Princess Theater on N. Walnut. Mid and her husband gave free food to lots of athletes in Bloomington for many years, including Charley Krack. Someone in the athletic department made sure that Mid had some extra seats around her for "guests". Later on I remember getting a coupon for a free milk shake for each "over-the-fence" home run in little league from Mid, I received my first at 10.

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DJW — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:30:33 -0000

Loop:

Did you actually get the chance to see Don Schlundt play?

If so...that's outstanding

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DJW — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:26:38 -0000

Please login to rate.

Top 10 ...but can't conclude on a 1 to 10 order:

George McGinnis
Don Schlundt
T&D Vanarsdale
Scott May
Isiah Thomas
Quin Buckner
Steve Alford
Calbert Chaney
Walt Bellamy

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IUBBALL81 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:05:20 -0000

IU's new AD Harry Gonso should make this decision.

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Outoftheloop — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:08 -0000

Thanks and Yes!

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IUBBALL81 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:57:24 -0000

I like your list and also agree in bringing back Coach Knight.
All Hoosiers including the current administration in B-TOWN should
bury the hatchet with Coach Knight.
Coach Knight should be brought back when the new practice facility is completed and have the building named after him.
Coach Knight always did say that he would rather practice then play a regular
scheduled game!

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Outoftheloop — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:43:42 -0000

1. Don Schlundt-NCAA Champs best player
2. Scott May-NCAA Champs best player
3. Isiah Thomas-NCAA Champs best player
4. Steve Alford-NCAA Champs best player
5 Jimmy Rayl-A true "Hoosiers" guy
6. Walt Bellamy-One of top 20 NBA All-Time
7. Calbert Cheaney-"Mr" Scorer and NCAA Final Four
8. George McGinnis+Steve Downing-for 6 years in HS and college can't have one without the other
9. Mike Woodson-"Mr" Consistent
10. Jared Jefferies-NCAA 2nd Place best player
11. Bobby Wilkerson-No better talent, a "Dr. J" game
I was born and raised in Bloomington and actually saw them all play. Let's invite Coach Knight to town and Honor him. Let's support Coach Crean's guys 100%. Let's have some Fun again in the Hall!

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TXHoosier — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:07:30 -0000

Only if he wears the mask.

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junkman — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:04:33 -0000

No love for Haris Mujazenovic ??

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junkman — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:03:27 -0000

I'm too young to remember Don Schlundt or Jimmy Rayl...So I will stick with the players I can remember watching...

1. Calbert Chaney
2. Steve Alford
3. Allan Henderson
4. Damon Bailey
5. Kirk Haston
6. DJ White
7. Brian Evans
8. Eric Gordon
9. Greg Graham
10. Jay Edwards

I know Isaiah Thomas / Mike Woodson / Walt Bellamy / etc... are in the top 10 of players in IU history, but I never remember watching them play...and I'm 30 years old...so its not like I'm too far off the general demographic of this blog...

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ncfatboy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:00:13 -0000

1. Calbert Cheaney
2. Walt Bellamy
3. Isaiah Thomas
4. Kent Benson
5. Jimmy Rayl
6. Scott May
7. Steve Alford
8. Quinn Buckner
9. Tom Van Arsdale
10. Dick Van Arsdale

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TXHoosier — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:09:25 -0000

Was wondering when Jadlow would to come up...about all I remember was my dad screaming at him through the TV 3 or 4 times a game. I'd also nominate the dominant twin elephants Robbie Eggers and Richard Mandeville.

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b_side — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:12:11 -0000

1) Calbert Cheaney
2) Zeke
3) Alford
4) Kent Benson
5) Alan Henderson
6) Bellamy
7) Jay Edwards
8) George McGinnis
9) Scott May
10) Mike Woodson

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ncfatboy — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:38:22 -0000

Wow, you really like Calbert, huh? :-)

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mamalickaboobooday — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:17:28 -0000

Todd Jadlow, Brian Sloan, Magnus Peplowski, Mike Roberts, Ross (linebacker from football team), Scary Larry, Kregh Smith, Delray Brooks, Todd Lindeman, and the best in the history of IU Phil Isenbarger.

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Mathman — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:19:40 -0000

I graduated from IU in '90.I became a fan in the early 70's watching games with my dad. The first game I remember was beating Kentucky in "74, so I limitted my list to the guys I have seem play.
My list in no particular order

Calbert Cheaney
Steve Alford
Isiah Thomas
Kent Benson
Scott May
Randy Wittman
Alan Henderson
Mike Woodson
Quinn Buckner
Damon Bailey

Of those I haven't seen, I'd have to consider Walt Bellamy, Don Schundt, Jimmy Rayl, Steve Downing, And the Van Arsdales.

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CoveyDale — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:33:30 -0000

and i'm an idiot cause i just saw your four-year rule...which i really like.

how close would Brian Evans come to making your list? he stayed four years and was Big Ten Player of the Year his senior year and a first round draft pick. would he bump out Garrett?

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CoveyDale — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:31:22 -0000

you forgot Isiah on that list.

there's absolutely no question that he is in the top three, if not the best, player in IU basketball history.

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CoveyDale — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:25:47 -0000

Coverdale!

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outanames — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:13:03 -0000

I'm aware I left out several who were big stars at IU, however I think these were ultimately the best ten players from IU. It may be just a play on words that make this selection difficult.

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outanames — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:42:11 -0000

You asked for the 10 best players which I take it means those who had careers beyond their time at IU, therefore here's mine:

1. George McGinnis
1. Isiah Thomas
2. Walt Bellamy
3. Dick VanArsdale
4. Tom VanArsdale
5. Kent Benson
6.Jon McGlocklin
7.Scott May
8.Calbert Cheaney
9.Archie Dees

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gregmquinn — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:52:00 -0000

I have only been a hardcore Hoosier fan for 20 years, so I'm going to leave out players before that time, but a few comments on other voters' lists:

I am shocked by all of the love Andrae Patterson is getting. He is unquestionably one of the most disappointing players of the last 20 years.

I am also disappointed by the lack of enthusiasm for Brian Evans. We have never seen a player do so much with so little.

Here's my list, in order of greatness:

1. Calbert Cheaney (No explanation needed here.)
2. Steve Alford (Ditto, but did you see Jay Bilas left him off his list of 25 greatest 3 point shooters?!?! Outrageous!)
3. Alan Henderson (Consumate post player who absolutely carried teams.)
4. D.J. White (We've never had a classier kid play in our uniform.)
5. Brian Evans (Way better than he should have been.)
6. Jay Edwards (As talented as anyone we've seen)
7. Damon Bailey (The posterchild for Indiana basketball.)
8. A.J. Guyton (It's nice to see him make so many list here. Played during a tough time for IU hoops.)
9. Kirk Haston (First round draft pick? This kid played his heart out every night.)
10. Greg Graham (You know you've got a great team when this guy is a role player.)

Honorable mention: Smart, Coverdale, Hillman, Bracey, EJ.

Great job on this post ITH! Keep these topics coming.

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student1 — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:43:23 -0000

I'm young, but I'm Bloomington born and raised, been around IU games my whole life. I was born in February, so one of my first activities on Earth was wathcing Hoosier basketball. So they wouldn't scare me when they cheered, my parents would whisper player's names when they did something good.... "Lindon Jonessss".... So, this list includes players that I've seen on ESPN Classic and I might be missing some older greats. But anyway...

1. Kent Benson
2. Scott May
3. Isiah Thomas
4. Calbert Cheaney
5. Alan Henderson
6. Steve Alford
7. Calbert Cheaney
8. AJ Guyton
9. DJ White
10. Andrae Patterson