Terry Hoeppner and the Hoosiers want to see 50,000 fans in Memorial Stadium at the 2006 Homecoming game against Michigan State on Oct. 28. |
Hoeppner Calls For 50,000 Hoosiers at The Rock
Oct. 17, 2006
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana's 31-28 victory over No. 13 Iowa not only marked the Hoosiers' biggest win in 20 years, but also helped IU take a giant step toward their goal to "Play 13" games and qualify for a postseason bowl. The Hoosiers return home to face Michigan State on Oct. 28 at 12 p.m. While Terry Hoeppner has always asked fans to "Defend The Rock," the second-year Hoosier head coach has issued another challenge.
"I'm challenging the Hoosier Nation to pack `The Rock' with 50,000 screaming fans when we play Michigan State," Hoeppner said. "We want you to celebrate Homecoming and help us earn another victory. Our fans have played a huge role in our progress this season. We have come a long way, but we have a ways to go. It's always a lot more fun to have the fans with us on our journey to Play 13."
In addition to the numerous Homecoming activities, the Coca-Cola Family 4 Pack offer has been extended for the Hoosiers' biggest home game in a decade. This offer includes four tickets to the game, four soft drinks, four hot dogs and four popcorns for only $88.
Approximately one hour after the conclusion of the Indiana-Michigan State football game, the IU basketball team will hold a public scrimmage at Branch McCracken Court at Assembly Hall. Coach Kelvin Sampson is counting on Hoosier fans to maximize this unique doubleheader opportunity.
"Coach Hoeppner and his staff have done an incredible job with the football
program, and we need to get out and create a great home field advantage,"
Sampson said. "Fans often ask me what they can do to help the basketball
program, and I tell them that they need to support the football program by
attending games at The Rock. It not only helps basketball, but our entire
program."
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