Yesterday, a year-long process culminated.
And for 21 future Hoosiers, a new chapter has begun.
Wednesday's National Signing Day was the first day a high school football prospect could sign a letter of intent.
IU's coach Gerry DiNardo was greeted with 21 signatures highlighted by Illinois' Joliet-Catholic offensive lineman, Jim Jadron, Southfield, Mich., wide receiver, Isaac Price, and two-sport signee, James Hardy, from Elmhurst High School in Fort Wayne.
The 6-foot-7 Hardy plans to play wide receiver for DiNardo and play basketball for IU coach Mike Davis.