The midwestern state of Indiana is called the "Hoosier State,"

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Alford is a legend in the Hoosier state, where he starred at Indiana University from 1984-87 under coach Bob Knight.

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Democrats running for president usually fare poorly in the Hoosier state.

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On the presidential ballot, Gore, Bradley and LaRouche are eligible for votes in the Hoosier State primary, as are Bush and McCain for the Republicans.

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