Indiana University Athletics
Hoeppner Addresses Students
3/29/2005 12:00:00 AM | Football
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana head football coach Terry Hoeppner addressed a group of IU students at Alumni Hall in the Memorial Union on March 28.
Hoeppner entered the hall with a standing ovation from over 200 students eager to hear about his plans for the upcoming season. The first-year mentor quickly pointed back to the students.
"One of the most important parts of the equation for success is (the students). We are going to win games because you, the students, are there cheering us on," Hoeppner said.
In an attempt to bring the players and the fans closer, the Indiana players and coaches will walk throughout the crowd of tailgating fans to draw them into Memorial Stadium for the game.
Another new aspect Hoeppner has brought with him is a post-victory celebration. Following every home win, the players will run to the student section, and join the pep-band in singing the fight song.
During the question and answer session, Hoeppner discussed his program's continued emphasis on conditioning.
"We have a great strength and conditioning coach (Mark Wateska), and I think that will be a key to this season. We will put teams away this year. When we are tied or ahead in the fourth quarter, we will finish teams off because of our conditioning."
Another program goal is a 100 percent graduation rate. Hoeppner feels like success on the field is as important as success off the field, and that includes academics.
In order to make tickets more affordable, and easier for students to access, the price of season tickets has been lowered to $8, and can be purchased while signing up for classes and charged directly to their bursar bill.
Several students walked away from the evening very excited about IU football and the upcoming season. According to junior Jason Penix,
"Coach Hoeppner brings a dynamic to Indiana football that we haven't had before. Once you go and hear him talk, it gets you excited and ready for the 2005 football season."
Hoeppner's speech made a substantial impression on sophomore Doug Marcotte.
"It's good to see a coach that walks the walk, and he has the drive and excitement to carry through with what he is talking about."
Senior defensive back Will Lumpkin and senior offensive lineman Adam Hines accompanied Hoeppner to Alumni Hall. They emphasized the connection between them and the rest of the student body.
"We walk around campus to class just like all of you. We are extensions of you on the field. When we win, you win, when we lose, you lose," Hines said.
One of Coach Hoeppner's recent financial investments proves his enthusiasm for the program.
"I'm jumping on the bandwagon right now. I bought 10 sets of season tickets to make sure I got the best seats for my friends."
Hoeppner entered the hall with a standing ovation from over 200 students eager to hear about his plans for the upcoming season. The first-year mentor quickly pointed back to the students.
"One of the most important parts of the equation for success is (the students). We are going to win games because you, the students, are there cheering us on," Hoeppner said.
In an attempt to bring the players and the fans closer, the Indiana players and coaches will walk throughout the crowd of tailgating fans to draw them into Memorial Stadium for the game.
Another new aspect Hoeppner has brought with him is a post-victory celebration. Following every home win, the players will run to the student section, and join the pep-band in singing the fight song.
During the question and answer session, Hoeppner discussed his program's continued emphasis on conditioning.
"We have a great strength and conditioning coach (Mark Wateska), and I think that will be a key to this season. We will put teams away this year. When we are tied or ahead in the fourth quarter, we will finish teams off because of our conditioning."
Another program goal is a 100 percent graduation rate. Hoeppner feels like success on the field is as important as success off the field, and that includes academics.
In order to make tickets more affordable, and easier for students to access, the price of season tickets has been lowered to $8, and can be purchased while signing up for classes and charged directly to their bursar bill.
Several students walked away from the evening very excited about IU football and the upcoming season. According to junior Jason Penix,
"Coach Hoeppner brings a dynamic to Indiana football that we haven't had before. Once you go and hear him talk, it gets you excited and ready for the 2005 football season."
Hoeppner's speech made a substantial impression on sophomore Doug Marcotte.
"It's good to see a coach that walks the walk, and he has the drive and excitement to carry through with what he is talking about."
Senior defensive back Will Lumpkin and senior offensive lineman Adam Hines accompanied Hoeppner to Alumni Hall. They emphasized the connection between them and the rest of the student body.
"We walk around campus to class just like all of you. We are extensions of you on the field. When we win, you win, when we lose, you lose," Hines said.
One of Coach Hoeppner's recent financial investments proves his enthusiasm for the program.
"I'm jumping on the bandwagon right now. I bought 10 sets of season tickets to make sure I got the best seats for my friends."
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