'Twas the Night Before Hoosiers: The Incredible Indiana University Football Journey from Worst to Best

Special Introductory Celebration Price for a limited time... Coach Curt Cignetti and the Indiana University "Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers" football team just did the unthinkable. During the 2025-2026 season they went from the team with the worst record in college football history, to undefeated College Football National Champions! This is something every football fan, and every sports fan in general can appreciate!And now you can relive the glory as if it just happened. From best selling author Sam Barlow, comes a play-by-play, inspirational, and beautifully illustrated retelling of IU's march to football immortality, all told in a spritely, clever Christmas-rhyme style.From Omar Cooper's catch at Penn State with 36 seconds left, to College Football Playoff (CFP) wins over Oregon, Alabama, and Ohio State; culminating in the heart-stopping victory against Miami in the College Football National Championship Game, this story brings the action alive with colorful, detailed illustrations in the spirit of the Hoosiers nation... And the mindset, commitment, and genius of third year head coach "I win, Google me" Curt Cignetti!Relive the glory of the most dramatic turn around in the history of sports.No other book gives you the feeling of pride, satisfaction, and spirit of the football team, the University, and the courage it takes to be victorious as a Hoosier.An excerpt:Before we go on, there’s a few things to say,The culture, the families, the commitment to play…The best that we can, Cignetti and coaches,The brotherhood bonds that keeps us the closest.It’s why we’re so good, it’s our greatest gift. Borne from the love that gives hardship a lift.Look at the family Fernando comes from,Inspires in ways that just can’t be outdone. Feel "The Stare" of Coach Cignetti., the joy of Fernando Mendoza, the sure hands of Charlie Becker, the power of Kaelon Black, the timing of Jamari Sharpe and the accuracy of kicker Nico Radicic, Appreciate the resilience and speed of the defense. All showcased with all the important, game-changing plays, such as... The blocked punt by Kamara; pivotal 3rd and 4th down catches by Becker; the diving quarterback-draw touchdown by Mendoza; and the game-sealing interception by Sharpe. Not to mention the bold play calls by Coach Cignetti and his staff. Remember the epic TV broadcast call?“Here we go…Gotta get to the eight… "He’s gonna take off and run! “MENDOZA!"Weaves his way!"First and goal!“DIVING towards the end zone!"TOUCHDOWN!”That still brings chills, doesn't it?Box Score, full team Rosters, all regular season and playoff game scores, as well as team stats and brief bios of Cignetti, Mendoza, and the history of football at IU are all included.Feel the thrills and pride of being a Hoosier with this season of IU football that will never be forgotten, and can never be duplicated. This book is a one-of-a-kind keepsake that makes the perfect greeting/Christmas card for every Hoosiers fan, young and old alike. Read it every College Football season while tailgating (or even at Hoosiers Christmas gatherings) to remember the glory! And while you're at it, you can sing the IU fight song..."Indiana! Our Indiana!Indiana, we're all for you!Hoo, Hoo, Hoo, Hoosiers! Let's Go! Read more