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JCWeb · 05-28-2007, 11:51 PM

mh, I grew up living about 3 blocks from historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, aka "The Big Barn" which of course was immortalized in the movie "Hoosiers." My most vivid memory was going there for Hinkle's final game as coach in either 1970 or 1971, where Butler took on Notre Dame, losing a memorable 121-114 encounter where Austin Carr broke Bevo Francis' single game record with 50 points, a mark that still stands. It was great to see the one nationally televised game there this season with Butler and Southern Illinois that set an all-time attendance record (SRO) in the first regular season encounter between a nationally rated Butler and a nationally rated opponent.

I can't help but think that the Bulldogs will come back next year and be competitive despite the loss of their very talented coach, as they did after Collier and Matta left previously.

(apologies to everyone else for the off-topic post.)

05-28-2007, 11:51 PM	#5481 (permalink)
JCWeb All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 712	More Hoosier Hoops Memories mh, I grew up living about 3 blocks from historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, aka "The Big Barn" which of course was immortalized in the movie "Hoosiers." My most vivid memory was going there for Hinkle's final game as coach in either 1970 or 1971, where Butler took on Notre Dame, losing a memorable 121-114 encounter where Austin Carr broke Bevo Francis' single game record with 50 points, a mark that still stands. It was great to see the one nationally televised game there this season with Butler and Southern Illinois that set an all-time attendance record (SRO) in the first regular season encounter between a nationally rated Butler and a nationally rated opponent. I can't help but think that the Bulldogs will come back next year and be competitive despite the loss of their very talented coach, as they did after Collier and Matta left previously. (apologies to everyone else for the off-topic post.)