Heart of a Hoosier

Del Duduit is an award-winning nonfiction author and former sportswriter from Lucasville, Ohio. His weekly blog appears at delduduit.com, and his articles have appeared in multiple national publications. His books include Buckeye Believer: 40 Days of Devotions for the Ohio State Faithful and, (with Cyle Young) Michigan Motivations: A Year of Inspiration with the University of Michigan Wolverines.Michelle Medlock Adams is an IU alum, a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, and the author of over 90 multiple-award-winning books. She has earned top honors from the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Hoosier State Press Association, to name a few, and her books have sold close to 4 million copies to date. This is her second book with Indiana University Press. The Perfect Persimmon debuted August 2020. When not writing or teaching writing, Michelle enjoys bass fishing with her husband and cheering on the Hoosiers. www.michellemedlockadams.com @INwritergirl on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest

• IntroductionIU Traditions1. Week 1: What's Your Motivation?2. Week 2: Give Honor Where Honor Is Due3. Week 3: Candy-Striped Legacy4. Week 4: The Simple Thing in Life5. Week 5: Bleeding Cream & Crimson6. Week 6: Hail to Old IU!Monumental Moments7. Week 7: Foul Out Your Foes8. Week 8: Pursue Greatness9. Week 9: Just in Time10. Week 10: Live Like a Winner11. Week 11: Don't Let Up12. Week 12: Are You Determined to Be Better?13. Week 13: Stay Focused14. Week 14: It's the Heart That Matters15. Week 15: The Sweet 1616. Week 16: Silence the Critics17. Week 17: Mama Knows Best18. Week 18: Your One Shining Moment19. Week 19: Find a Silver Lining20. Week 20: When a Game Is More Than a Game21. Week 21: Taking Down a Giant22. Week 22: Teamwork Always Wins23. Week 23: A Light at the End of the Tunnel24. Week 24: Get the Monkey off Your Back25. Week 25: Healthy RivalriesIU Players26. Week 26: Follow Your Heart27. Week 27: Mountaintops & Valleys28. Week 28: Be the First29. Week 29: Get the Shot You Need30. Week 30: Grace under Pressure31. Week 31: Continue through the Struggles32. Week 32: Go the Extra Mile33. Week 33: The Sixth Man34. Week 34: Stepping into Greatness35. Week 35: Break the Barrier36. Week 36: Be a True Friend37. Week 37: Live Up to Your Potential38. Week 38: Be Ready to Take the Shot39. Week 39: Always Show Respect40. Week 40: The Block Heard Round the World41. Week 41: Come Through When It Counts42. Week 42: Helping Others Succeed43. Week 43: Associate with Like-Minded People44. Week 44: You're Better Than You Think45. Week 45: What Does Your Nickname Say about You?46. Week 46: Own Up to Your Acts47. Week 47: Be a True LeaderIU Coaches48. Week 48: Critics—Yep, Everybody's Got 'Em49. Week 49: Strive for Excellence and Live with Integrity50. Week 50: Built Up, Not Beat Down51. Week 51: Not Fired, Fired Up!52. Week 52: Hold On to Your ChairConclusion

"Indiana University basketball is religion to those who bleed Cream 'n Crimson, but as Michelle Medlock Adams and Del Duduit showcase in Heart of a Hoosier, it goes much deeper than that. It inspires with the faith and passion true believers need. The message is clear: speak your heart; seize the moment; overcome adversity; write a lasting legacy; and always, always move forward."—Pete DiPrimio, Indiana Sports Writers and Sportscasters Hall of Famer"Heart of a Hoosier has its finger on the pulse of what makes Indiana basketball so special. Both this book and Hoosier hoops are about the passionate connection teams, families, and fans have to the game we love."—Kirk Haston, author of Days of Knight: How the General Changed My Life"Many of my most precious memories from my time at Indiana University involved Bobby Knight and IU basketball. This book, Heart of a Hoosier  brings those memories back to life. It is an absolute must read for not only IU basketball fans but for anyone who loves the game of basketball."—Jeff Ramey: Author and former baseball player at IU"Award-winning authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Del Duduit really capture the essence of IU Basketball in their book, Heart of a Hoosier. This book offers 52 encouraging inspirations, highlighting great Indiana Basketball moments and the hallowed traditions that make IU Basketball so special. Even if you're a diehard fan, or even a former player, you're sure to learn a few fun facts about the candy-striped warmups, the IU Fight Song, and many of the players you've cheered for over the years."—Kent Benson, former NBA player, and member of the undefeated 1975-1976 IU teams and 1976 NCAA champions