Syracuse vs. Indiana: The Game Within The Game

Welcome to the Syracuse Orange vs. Indiana Hoosiers Sweet Sixteen drinking game. Be warned: This is not for the weak of heart, or stomach.

Note: NunesMagician.com does not condone binge drinking of any kind. We're talking soda here, kids.

Take a sip if…

• Keith Smart’s name is mentioned
• The 1987 championship game is mentioned
• Bobby Knight is mentioned
• Howard Triche is mentioned
• The fact that this game is being played in Georgetown’s home arena is mentioned
• Tom Crean’s relationship to the Harbaugh brothers is mentioned
• Bill Raftery breaks off one of his signature phrases (“man-ta-man”, “with a kiss”, “a little nylon”)
• Jim Boeheim is shown making a displeased face or flailing his arms like a baby condor
• Someone refers to a player’s NBA prospects (specifically Michael Carter-Williams, Victor Oladipo, or Cody Zeller)
• A famous Syracuse or Indiana grad (non-player) is shown on camera
• A Syracuse center fumbles away an easy layup
• Someone hits a three-pointer

Take a drink if…

• CBS shows the clip of Smart’s shot
• This year’s SU losses to Georgetown and/or victory over Georgetown are mentioned
• Georgetown’s loss to FGCU is mentioned
• John Thompson (Jr. or III) is shown on camera
• It is mentioned that this is the possible last game for James Southerland or Brandon Triche
• Howard Triche’s relationship to Brandon is mentioned
• CBS interviews anyone from the 1987 Syracuse team (excluding Jim Boeheim)
• Any member of the Harbaugh family (including Crean’s wife) are shown on camera
• Raftery says “zone defense with man-ta-man principles”
• Jim Boeheim touches his nose on camera
• Indiana forward Will Sheehey’s father Michael (a former SU player) is mentioned
• Anyone makes a pun about Rakeem Christmas’s last name
• Someone mentions Mike Hopkins’ job prospects
• Dajuan Coleman gets into the game
• The famous Sherman Douglas ‘hike the ball between his legs’ play is shown
• A former Syracuse or Indiana player is shown on camera (excluding Howard Triche, Michael Sheehey, or Jim Boeheim)
• Joe Biden is shown on camera

Finish your drink if…

• CBS interviews anyone from the 1987 Indiana team
• Jim Boeheim picks his nose on camera
• We see the inside of one of Boeheim’s customized suits
• A Syracuse walk-on gets into the game
• Indiana wins the game
• Syracuse wins the game!