Recruiting a fanbase is just as important as recruiting a class of prospects. Especially in the lowest of times.
That's why Indiana head men's basketball coach Tom Crean, along with Sherry Dunbar (volleyball), Felisha Legette-Jack (women's basketball), Bill Lynch (football) and athletic director, Fred Glass are traveling the state of Indiana this month as part of the " 2009 IU tailgate tour." The goal of the tour is to celebrate the accomplishments and sell the importance of the athletic program, while gaining and maintaining solid support from the thousands of Hoosier fans and alumni statewide.
The tour's last stop was in Merrillville, Indiana, on Monday. Next up is Fort Wayne this evening.
Tonight at 5:30 PM at Ceruti's reception hall, Crean, the keynote speaker, will put his best foot forward, and sell the Indiana men's basketball program to a fanbase in need of a positive outlook after a long, dreadful 6-25 season and a last place finish in the Big Ten.
Crean made these comments yesterday on his Twitter page about coming to Fort Wayne.
"Remember to keep wearing all your Indiana gear. People need to see that visible pride. Tomorrow night we are in Ft. Wayne. I expect that will be fantastic as well."
Fort Wayne news stations should be in attendance, so hopefully I can post some clips from his speech.
From witnessing a couple of his speeches in the past--including his introductory press conference as Indiana head coach--Crean will take you back by his passion and excitement for Indiana basketball.
His fan recruiting efforts should pay off tonight.
Here's the link from iuhoosiers.com for more information.
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