Onions! With a kiss! Send it in!
Those are just a few of the many phrases coined by CBS commentator Bill Raftery, who IU Athletics announced will be hosting the men's portion of Hoosier Hysteria on Saturday Night.
The animated color commentator is currently in his 28th year with CBS and figures to add a little excitement to the festivities at Assembly Hall.
Also in attendance will be former IU men's basketball's last two All-Americans, Eric Gordon and D.J. White. Both of whom have been in the NBA for three seasons and are currently being locked out of their fourth. Gordon and White will be signing autographs on the Assembly Hall floor following the event.
Here is the text from the official release from IU Athletics:
Hoosier Hysteria Presented By Smithville
ESPN and CBS Sports analyst Bill Raftery will serve as a host of Hoosier Hysteria presented by Smithville for the men's portion of the event which takes place Saturday evening in Assembly Hall. Doors open at 6:30, the women's team will take the floor at 7:30 p.m. And the men's team will follow at 8 p.m. Admission is free and fans are encouraged to bring a donation of a canned food item for Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
Former Hoosier All-Americans D.J. White and Eric Gordon also will be part of the program and will take part in the post-event autograph session on the Assembly Hall floor. Fans will be provided with one item for signatures and may not have any other items signed by the IU players or its special guests.
Student Season Tickets
Only a few hundred student season tickets remain and students are encouraged to purchase their tickets at the IU Athletics ticket office in Assembly Hall. The student season ticket package includes the 16 home basketball games while classes are in session including the Butler and Kentucky games. Ticket pricing is $240 for the season package and seats can be grouped together for a maximum of 8 students per group.
Students can put the tickets on their Bursar Account by filling out an application in person at the Ticket Office, which is located in the West Lobby of Assembly Hall. The deadline to purchase tickets and to have your group seating coupons turned in is Saturday, October 15th. The Ticket Office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Stop by or call 866-IUSPORTS (487-7678) or 855-4006 today to get signed up for your Basketball Student Season Tickets!
Mini Series Tickets:
Members of the general public who do not have season tickets may purchase the 2011-12 Mini Series Package which includes 4 games, 12/19 Howard, 12/22 UMBC, 12/31 Ohio State, 1/5 Michigan.
Pricing is $136 - Main Level and $92 - Balcony
Mini Series Parking is available for $40 (includes a parking pass for all 4 games).
If interested in purchasing tickets for the Mini Series please contact the IU Athletics Ticket Office at 1-866-IUSPORTS (487-7678).
For more information visit http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/tickets/ind-m-basket-tickets.html.
