Once a relocating client asked us what there was to do once the weather got cold in Indiana? We both answered simultaneously with a grim - BASKETBALL - college basketball that is :)
Here is a pictorial recap of just the past few weeks FUN.
#1 Notre Dame Vs. Central Florida(ok, so we also wanted to see Marcus Jordan play and to witness 1st hand the shoe choice he made :) but, his famous fatherMJ sat incognito somewhere in the Joyce Center/Purcell pavillion, so we didn't get a glimpse of him :(
Although the game was tied 41-41 at half-time,The Local Favorite Notre Dame played a strong half to win 90-72!
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Notre Dame Basketball in South Bend, Indiana |
NW Indiana's own Luke Harrangody(#44) from Schererville & Andrean High School ! |
#2 Purdue University Boilermakersvs. Valparasio University Crusaders @ Mackey Arena!
It is no secret we are a HOUSE Divided (Jeff went to IU and the girls Purdue)...so we took our youngest out to dinner in West Lafayette, IN(she's a senior:) and experienced Mackey Arena LOUDNESS for the 1st time as # 4 ranked Purdue coach Matt Painter was classy enough to pull out all the starters with over 5 minutes left to play in the game.
The Northwest Indiana Locals-> Robbie Hummel (Valparaiso, IN) and E'twaun Morre (East Chicago, IN) were something to watch and Jeff's prediction is that this team will play in the final 4 ( which is in Indy :)
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Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN |
See you at the Game! Family Fun in Indiana |
# 3 Valparaiso University Crusadersvs. Toledo @ the ARC
We enjoy our Home Town Team Games and seeing past, present and future clients we serve in the community in which we live! VU games are fun for everyone and there is always an interesting half time show!
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VU wins at Home against Toledo - this is OUR house :) |
VU Student Super Fans always dress to surprise ! |
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Catch the cash Halftime contest - one lucky winner collected $385. dollars from the basketball floor in seconds !!! |
This AMAZING 66 year old grandfather shot FIFTY 3 pointers at halftime!! |
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Sincerely,
Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate
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Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Grace & Jeff, I love all the photos you show and how much fun you're having...these games do sound wonderful! I'll keep rooting for "your" team" :)
Jeff, we need to talk ... what's the deal with that sweater! :-) WOW, I have to have one of those, Davids Clothiers I presume.
Great idea on a post, it may be cold in Indiana, but we know our basketball.
Hi Carole = thanks for your support - we do have fun and enjoy seeing everyone at the games!
Hi Steve - Jeff does have some wild Coogi sweaters, Davids and other shops:)
thanks to both for taking time to stop by and comment
sincerely,
grace
Are you guys basketball fans? :) I just stopped by to say, Merry Christmas
LOL Karen - what gave you that idea?LOL
a Very Merry Christmas to you & Art & a Happy Healthy & Prosperous New Year as well!
sincerely,
Grace
Oh that makes me just a bit homesick for my Hoosiers this time of year! I am a graduate of Indiana University and know the importance of basketball in our state! Happy Holidays! We will enjoy the 70 degrees for you!
Jeff went to IU Jessica - her was there when Bobby Knight coached the Hoosiers to a national title :)
LOL yes we lack weather - perhaps thats why indoor basketball is so popular ?!
Happy Holidays
Sincerely,
Grace