Favorite Hoosiers Quotes
Myra Fleener: You know, a basketball hero around here is treated like a god. How can he ever find out what he can really do? I don't want this to be the high point of his life. I've seen them, the real sad ones. They sit around the rest of their lives talking about the glory days when they were 17 years old.
Coach Norman Dale: You know, most people would kill... to be treated like a god, just for a few moments.
I love you guys.
Coach Norman Dale
I'll make it.
Jimmy Chitwood
You are in the Army. You're in my Army. Everyday between three and five.
Coach Norman Dale
[to shorter player] Didn't know they grew 'em so small down on the farm.
Player
Let's win this game for all the small schools that never had a chance to get here.
Merle Webb
Everett Flatch: You think #22's gonna take their last shot, Dad?
Wilbur 'Shooter' Flatch: Yeah, probably... they been pickin' low all night. Rade, let yourself get taken out! Uh, Buddy, drop down and take his place! Close that lane!
Strap, in for Everett. Don't shoot the ball unless you're under the basket all by yourself!
Coach Norman Dale
Coach Norman Dale: What's gotten into you?
Strap Purl: It's the Lord, I can feel His strength!
Well... keep His strength in the dribble alright?
Coach Norman Dale
Coach Norman Dale: Five players on the floor functioning as one single unit: team, team, team - no one more important that the other.
Strap, God wants you on the floor.
Coach Norman Dale
