T’was the day of the game, and all through The Hall,

Hoosier Nation has gathered to watch them play ball.

The banners are hung from the rafters with care,

With hopes that a 6th one soon will be there.

The fans are nestled all snug in their seats,

Hoping the Cats are a team we can beat.

With Mom in her sweatshirt, the girls in their stripes,

We’re watching at home so I won’t get in a fight.

When on the TV there arose such a clatter,

I sprang from the couch to see what was the matter.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear,

The flags are all out, and Tom Crean is there.

He spoke not a word but went straight to his work.

Calipari’s arrived…he’s such a jerk.

The buzzer has sounded, it’s time for the game.

More loved than a hero, Crean calls them by name.

Now Zeller, Oladipo, now Watford and Jordy;

On Elston, Verdell, and oh yes Will Sheehey.

Now post away, steal away, dunk away all,

Let’s show the Cats that “this is how we ball”.

And if the game ends with the Hoosiers on top,

The celebration in B-town may never stop.

So Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

And GO IU! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!