How did you become a fan of your favorite team?
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The 2012 tourney is a blur to me too. For different reasons.
Born 2 miles from campus, grew up steeped in it, graduated from there. Most likely explanation is just the fact that it's delusional to deny/ignore UK's history. UK fans celebrate more than have to regroup, very few heartbreaking moments . . .
Im also a little ashamed to admit this---But whenever Rex Walters got in foul trouble in the driveway........I pretended I was Jeff Shepherd.
The Oklahoma State win over #2 Kansas my freshman year of high school is still probably one of the best feelings I’ve ever had after a game. They won 69-59 on Big Monday. Made the Final Four that year too. Such a fun season.
I think Reeves had something like 39 points and 20 rebounds in that game. When they played at AFH he had 0.
Toonces, did you ever hear of Blake Doyle? It may have been too long ago.
I grew up with him and his brothers. His twin brother was Brian and he was on the 1976 Yankees Championship team. His other brother was Denny Doyle who played for Phily and Boston.
I’m from Louisville (southern pkwy) I grew up going to freedom hall with my dad, 90s era (Cliff Rozier, Dejuan Wheat, Samaki Walker, Alvin Sims, Marques Maybin) I remember being so psyched to go to games and being that FH was just 2-3 miles away, it wasn't too hard to get tix last minute for my Dad. Went to DuPont Manual High School (right across the street from U of L) and finished my undergrad at U of L. Some of my favorite memories are within that 3 mile radius.
I felt young until HR said he was 20. (I’m 36)
I was wrong. Blake did not play for KC. Sorry Toonces. Old age and bad brain farts do that.
Born and raised in Kentucky by a mom and dad who listened to every game on radio. Everyone around my parts were either a Kentucky fan or no fan of college basketball at all.
A parent worked in Purdue's AD, so I grew up around our athletes. Obviously went to Purdue due to the employee discount as well.
Pretty much. I mean, I've seen IU win two titles...go to 4 Final Fours. So I mean, it ain't all bad. But hell, let's be honest...I just described Villanova the past 10 years...So you got involved in the middle of the glory years, but have been getting kicked in the nuts for the past 30, give or take a few.
I tried for a scholy to Purdue. They had the best chemistry department in the country. I did not get a full ride so I had to go in state.
Purdue is a fantastic school in my mine.
My dad was an Aeronautical Engineering grad Purdue 1958. Grew up in Indiana going to watch my dad ref high school games from Gary to Evansville (including Benson, McGinnis, etc). First hand witness to Purdue basketball during the Knight/Keady years. Graduated in 1986 from Purdue with Engineering degree. Love Purdue Hate IU and married a die hard IU basketball fan and IU grad. It’s just a game boys and IU sucks.
No idea tbh. I don't remember the origins (of my college team at least).
I became a Reds fan because they were always on channel 30 here...or because I'm an idiot and prefer to punish myself.
I became a Reds fan because they were always on channel 30 here...or because I'm an idiot and prefer to punish myself.
DePaul: Born into it and also received 2 degrees from there
LSU: while attending first round weekend of 1987 NCAA tourney as an impressionable 16 year old, I ended up spending the weekend hanging out with the LSU fans who were a lot of fun. Plus the team made a mini cinderella run at that regional so I was hooked.
LSU: while attending first round weekend of 1987 NCAA tourney as an impressionable 16 year old, I ended up spending the weekend hanging out with the LSU fans who were a lot of fun. Plus the team made a mini cinderella run at that regional so I was hooked.
I haven't always been a Reds fan. Growing up, my PePaw took me to Redbirds games [now the Louisville Bats]. Favorite player was Gene Roof and Mike Calise. I remember watching Vince Coleman stealing like 10 bases in a game. Or so it seemed. So at first, I liked the Cardinals. Had family in St. Charles, and the were huge Cardinal fans. But then....I went a Reds game. Dave Parker hit a 900 foot home run...threw a guy out from the parking lot. I was hooked. Well, I was more a Parker fan, than a Reds fan. But he played for the Reds. Been a diehard fan since.
Redbirds at old Cardinal Stadium...that sure brings back some memories. Same with the Big Red Machine. Used to sit with my grand dad and watch the Reds, especially against those damn Dodgers.
Old Cardinal Stadium...Man the memories. I remember being 13, and having to DRIVE my PaPaw home. He and his buddy "Snake". We had season tickets on the 3B line. Just some great times .
