Dickie V is gonna show up, so should you

Tonight is one of those few occasions in life when you can make a difference. It's the kind of moment where you (yes, YOU) have a chance to impact history. It's the sort of thing some college students only dream about. It's the chance to help your basketball team topple the consensus No. 1 team in the country on national television, and help bring our beloved basketball program back to national prominence.\nBy beating Duke tonight on ESPN, with everyone's favorite college basketball guru Dick Vitale in the house, the Hoosiers can announce to the world that they are back. IU should be a basketball powerhouse, so all the students, not just the players, need to do what it takes to make it happen. \nBut if you think attending the game is all you can do, you're sorely mistaken.\nNot only do you need to be there, you need to show up. And by that I mean each and every one of you reading this needs to bring all the energy you have. I've got a few guidelines for tonight that you need to follow, since the crowd can be a deciding factor in a huge game like this.\n1. Wear white\nI know it's after Labor Day, but we need to show unity in the crowd. Plus, do you really want to be the jackass that stands out in the crowd because he didn't dress like everyone else? \n2. Arrive early\nThe pep rally is supposed to run until 8:30 but you should be in your seats no later than 8:40. Let those Dukies hear what they are up against during warm-ups. Wandering in after introductions is unacceptable. So if you're walking to the game, leave a half hour earlier than usual.\n3. Be loud\nNobody who's in Assembly Hall tonight should have a voice tomorrow. Get the place rocking. There is no reason to hold back because it is probably the biggest game you will ever attend. Show how much you love your players, your team and your school. \n4. Coordinate chants\nThe "Sean May Sucks" chant during the North Carolina game last year gave me chills. The entire arena went with it and kept it going the entire game. It was the loudest I have ever heard Assembly Hall, but tonight's crowd needs to top it. \nThis year's returning Indiana native is freshman starting forward Josh McRoberts. Let's show him what he's missing by spending his college years in Durham, N.C.\nNeed some ideas? \nI think "Your State Hates You," "We Don't Need You" and anything referring to him as a "traitor" should work.\n5. Stay classy \nRemember, we aren't Maryland fans. Last year they brought out all sorts of cheers and signs about J.J. Redick's sister. Even though he's the most hated player in college basketball, there is a line and they crossed it. Heckling is fine -- I encourage it -- but we're a classy bunch of kids at IU. Remember that. (Unless you're yelling at McRoberts, then say whatever you want.) \nCome to think of it, maybe we shouldn't focus any of our heckling on Redick. Maybe silence will throw off his game. \nAs for the actual game, I don't like to make predictions, but you might want to bring your court storming shoes.