@chrisuncleahmad The Horizon opened in March 1980 and was still very new (and a stark contrast to the aging old Chicago Stadium). ND moved the game there as a nod to their many fans & alums in Chicago, and a chance to have it on national television.
That ND team was loaded. Tripuka, Woolridge, Paxon, Klein, Tracy Jackson all played in the NBA and it was amazing that they didn't win the NC with this team.
I remember watching this as a kid. Notre Dame put one big guy in front of Sampson and one behind and left Craig Robinson open. Very effective strategy.
Brilliant Clip!! Priceless!! A Fat 6!! I liked the name The Rosemont Horizon much better than I do Allstate Arena. Commercialization has really gone out of whack in America ... especially in basketball venues like those in Rosemont, Illinois ... (The Late) DePaul Men's Basketball Coach Ray Meyer would be offended at the name change ... a slap in the face to the DePaul fans. Brilliant Video From 1981!!
The three point line was instituted -- for College Basketball -- effective in April 1986for the 1986-1987 Basketball Season. Does that answer your question? Good Luck To You!!
The three point line was used for some NBA exhibition games back in the 1980-1981 Basketball Season. The line was used -- to a limited extent -- for semi-professional and even professional games at the time of Rosemont Horizon's opening back in 1980. This answer may not be of much help; however, the floor was first used mainly for DePaul Men's Basketball Games.
@Green18600 The NBA instituted the 3-pt line in the regular season beginning with the 1979-80 season. Chris Ford (who would later become a head coach with the Boston Celtics) hit the first 3-pointer in NBA regular season play on October 12, 1979.
At the game, the Rosemont Horizon, now the Allstate Arena. It was a ND home game because ND thought it would be good to drum up interest in the program in the Chicago area. When I took my seats, a young Virginia alum couple said, "They say that Notre Dame fans are the most obnoxious in the country, and here's a whole stadium of them." I assuredly obliged.
Digger must of Really sucked as a coach. 3 future NBA starters on his team (Tripuka and Woolridge both 20+ scorers) and they still were very average and won nothing (besides this one upset, big whoop).
I love it. At 2 30 Dick Enberg says "You have the particulars, now we'll let the crowd take you the rest of the way." And Billy "I never shut the fuck up" Packer starts to talk RIGHT AFTER HE DOES THAT and then Al McGuire chimes in. HA HA HA Way to nationally slap dick enberg in the face
Digger was a great coach but her overcoached. He was a lot like Lefty Driesell beat teams he shouldn't beat and lose to teams, he should beat. But nobody outcoached Digger Phelps except Bobby Knight.
Ralph sampson could has been the next kareem abdul jabbar. I remember him in the 80`s when he was playing with the rockets, and he was awesome. A 7-4 foward doing it all...Lot of respect!
Ralph reminded me of Tom Burleson from N.C. State. I thought he was better than Kareem as far as talent. As for Tom, Bill Russell said this about him, "he has more talent than me and Wilt Chamberlain combined!"
I recall Al McGuire saying the reason Sampson didn't get close to the level of Kareem of Wilt is that he grew up in a town where kids get in their cars and drive around in circles. But Bird and West came from small towns so maybe it had to do with being black and coming from a small town.
Growing up in a small town has some advantages; you have better imagination than city players. However, city players have better competition but are too specialized and get worn out too quickly.
Why did this game take place at the Rosemont Horizon as opposed to South Bend?
chrisuncleahmad 3 weeks ago
@chrisuncleahmad The Horizon opened in March 1980 and was still very new (and a stark contrast to the aging old Chicago Stadium). ND moved the game there as a nod to their many fans & alums in Chicago, and a chance to have it on national television.
tjnd88 3 weeks ago
That ND team was loaded. Tripuka, Woolridge, Paxon, Klein, Tracy Jackson all played in the NBA and it was amazing that they didn't win the NC with this team.
ripperduck 7 months ago
Ralph Sampson was the best
His Teammates didn't get him the ball
Where he wanted it.
515sbest 11 months ago
@515sbest You type like
Stevie from
Malcolm in the
Middle.
schmui 9 months ago
John Paxon looks the same here as he does now...hasnt aged a bit....hit big shots. MJ's favorite player to play with he once said...thaty says alot.
level1statedept 1 year ago
I remember watching this as a kid. Notre Dame put one big guy in front of Sampson and one behind and left Craig Robinson open. Very effective strategy.
ManAndAHalf 3 years ago
Whatever happened to Tracy Jackson? He played NBA for 2 or 3 years. Then what?
matromes 3 years ago
Brilliant Clip!! Priceless!! A Fat 6!! I liked the name The Rosemont Horizon much better than I do Allstate Arena. Commercialization has really gone out of whack in America ... especially in basketball venues like those in Rosemont, Illinois ... (The Late) DePaul Men's Basketball Coach Ray Meyer would be offended at the name change ... a slap in the face to the DePaul fans. Brilliant Video From 1981!!
Green18600 3 years ago 2
when was the 3-point line instituted in college basketball?
Firebirdfrenzy79 3 years ago
The three point line was instituted -- for College Basketball -- effective in April 1986for the 1986-1987 Basketball Season. Does that answer your question? Good Luck To You!!
Green18600 3 years ago
then explain why there's a 3-pt line in this video from 1981. was this court used for NBA games as well?
Firebirdfrenzy79 3 years ago
The three point line was used for some NBA exhibition games back in the 1980-1981 Basketball Season. The line was used -- to a limited extent -- for semi-professional and even professional games at the time of Rosemont Horizon's opening back in 1980. This answer may not be of much help; however, the floor was first used mainly for DePaul Men's Basketball Games.
Green18600 3 years ago
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wizeman5974 11 months ago
@Green18600 The NBA instituted the 3-pt line in the regular season beginning with the 1979-80 season. Chris Ford (who would later become a head coach with the Boston Celtics) hit the first 3-pointer in NBA regular season play on October 12, 1979.
wizeman5974 11 months ago
At the game, the Rosemont Horizon, now the Allstate Arena. It was a ND home game because ND thought it would be good to drum up interest in the program in the Chicago area. When I took my seats, a young Virginia alum couple said, "They say that Notre Dame fans are the most obnoxious in the country, and here's a whole stadium of them." I assuredly obliged.
edflhnd 3 years ago
Digger must of Really sucked as a coach. 3 future NBA starters on his team (Tripuka and Woolridge both 20+ scorers) and they still were very average and won nothing (besides this one upset, big whoop).
ckobo84 3 years ago
that team might have won the national championship had BYU's Danny Ainge not scored a coast-to-coast layup at the buzzer in the sweet 16.
dennydog10 3 years ago
whats funny about this game was that it was played on depauls home court rosemont horizon
kevinx1969 4 years ago
I love it. At 2 30 Dick Enberg says "You have the particulars, now we'll let the crowd take you the rest of the way." And Billy "I never shut the fuck up" Packer starts to talk RIGHT AFTER HE DOES THAT and then Al McGuire chimes in. HA HA HA Way to nationally slap dick enberg in the face
beaverpitt 4 years ago
Shake down the thunder!!!!!!!!!!!!
HERD69 4 years ago
1 42 to 1 46 IS NOT 5 SECONDS. WHAT A MAKE UP CALL THAT WAS. TIME IT BY YOUR TIMER
beaverpitt 4 years ago
amazingly they beat Bowie and Kentucky that year too.
Belburg 4 years ago
Digger was a great coach but her overcoached. He was a lot like Lefty Driesell beat teams he shouldn't beat and lose to teams, he should beat. But nobody outcoached Digger Phelps except Bobby Knight.
Ariamaluum 4 years ago
...and AL McGuire
edflhnd 3 years ago
Ralph sampson could has been the next kareem abdul jabbar. I remember him in the 80`s when he was playing with the rockets, and he was awesome. A 7-4 foward doing it all...Lot of respect!
elohim77 5 years ago
Ralph reminded me of Tom Burleson from N.C. State. I thought he was better than Kareem as far as talent. As for Tom, Bill Russell said this about him, "he has more talent than me and Wilt Chamberlain combined!"
Ariamaluum 4 years ago
I recall Al McGuire saying the reason Sampson didn't get close to the level of Kareem of Wilt is that he grew up in a town where kids get in their cars and drive around in circles. But Bird and West came from small towns so maybe it had to do with being black and coming from a small town.
HandsOffJimmy 4 years ago
Growing up in a small town has some advantages; you have better imagination than city players. However, city players have better competition but are too specialized and get worn out too quickly.
Ariamaluum 4 years ago