[11] Hoosiers: It's Not a Documentary

On this edition of Xs & Joes, Bob and Mike step back into their wheelhouse: busting myths … or in this episode’s case, maybe killing sacred cows?They open with a wistful goodbye to the Irish Lion and discuss everyone’s most beloved collegiate apparel company.Then it’s time for a frank discussion about the film that helped cement Indiana’s reputation as the basketball state in the minds of so many.Segment One dives into the real story that inspired Hoosiers: the Milan Miracle.What really happened in 1954?How did the timing of Hoosiers’ release impact its cultural significance?Why it is still such a great and relevant movieSegment Two then dives into the misguided mythos of Hoosiers.Native Indiana players always have a reputation for punching above their weightPersonal fan preferences are superior to proven methods by winning programsTeams should win more with less talentBob and Mike close with a discussion about the recently deceased Tates Locke, who had a strong Bob Knight connection, and another Indiana-based basketball movie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.