Mellencamp, who lives in Bloomington, was honored Friday when Indiana University unveiled a sculpture of the rocker on its flagship campus.

A day later, he spoke to the Big Noon Kickoff about his time as an IU football fan.

“When Lee Corso was coaching, I lived in an apartment there,” Mellencamp said as he stood in front of Memorial Stadium. “I came by on a Saturday. I walked there alone and bought a ticket at the venue. This was like 1972 or 73. And I was sitting right at the top there. The place was always sold out, so I was always the last one to show up.” .”

Corso was one of two coaches in Indiana to win a bowl game. The other was Bill Mallory, who won two bowl games.