The best student section in the country

There is no question the Crimson Guard is one of the best student sections in the country.

When you receive that coveted GA or behind the basket ticket, you feel it is your duty to help the Hoosiers win.

I see it as a privilege to sit in the student section and support my school.
As spectators, it is our responsibility to display the sportsmanship that is worthy of our great basketball program.

Always cheer for and never boo our team. It helps our team rally, and it lets recruits know IU is the best place in the nation to play basketball.
At games we need to keep in mind we are there to cheer for our Hoosiers and not against the opposing team.

Winning would mean nothing if it came at the expense of morals, ethics and common sense.

Our student section is loud and crazy at games, and we are there to have fun while also showing class. Be loud. Be crazy.

But remember that

profanity and ethnic, racial or nationalistic taunts are unacceptable.

As IU fans, we have to uphold the spirit and tradition that our basketball program prides itself on.

Let’s show the rest of the Big Ten and the nation that IU students are No. 1 in class.
Continue to be loud and crazy. It is what makes our student section the best.


­—Kate Thompson, Student Athletic Board President