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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Terry Hoeppner's words rang down from his perch in the press box, echoing from the Memorial Stadium speaker system as if emanating from the voice of God:

"I wouldn't do that if I were you!"

Hoeppner was admonishing a "Michigan fan" attired in yellow and blue who had the temerity to approach Hep's Rock with clear intent to touch it.

The Indiana coach's booming words caused the fan to scamper, and Hep's Rock – a sizeable chunk of limestone behind the north end zone forever linked to the coach – thus remained unsullied.