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It’s On -- IU Aims To ‘Protect Home’ Against Rival Purdue

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Once upon a time, the sweater ruled Indiana basketball games. The Bob Knight fashion statement fueled victories and championships for decades.

Now, with Purdue coming to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall Thursday night for a game rich in Big Ten and national ramifications, the suit generates acclaim.

Or so the buzz goes.

Ask guard Rob Phinisee about the prospect of students wearing suits at the game to reflect the perception that when coach Mike Woodson wears a suit, the Hoosiers win, so if the arena is full of suits, the No.