The game against Wright State on February 4th at the ARC will undoubtedly be important. Valpo will be seeking revenge for an earlier loss and trying to stay a top the league standings. Also on this night, legendary former head coach Dr. Homer Drew will be inducted in the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame (I guess his own bobble head just didn't do him enough justice)!
Coach Drew patrolled the sidelines of Valparaiso University for over two decades amassing 371 victories during his reign. Homer led the Crusaders to nine postseason tournaments including seven trips to the NCAA tournament. These postseason runs were of course highlighted by the teams Sweet 16
appearance in 1998.
Shortly after he retired I was able to have a brief phone interview with the man who's name graces the court in the ARC. You can read that interview here. During that interview we reminissed on the previous year, some of the historical games he coached in, his lasting legacy on the university and community, and the joy of coaching alongside his sons.
All three Drew's have helped make their family name synonomyous with success in college basketball. Bryce is leading his alma-mater to a winning record and another shot at the conference title. Scott is the head man at Baylor who was one of the last teams to lose a game this year and are looking to make a deep run in the postseason. So what about Homer? Homer has taken on a new position at the university helping raise money. He is also spreading cancer awareness for prostate and bladder cancer.
SectionEE wants to congratulate all the Drews on this great achievement and wish Homer and Janet the best in their battles with cancer.
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