Louisville basketball has always been in my blood. But, for me, the moment that I knew I was a fan for life, and the moment that I knew that it was more than just a game, perfectly intertwines with some of my deepest-seeded memories of my grandmother.
I was only eight years old when Louisville came from behind in the waning moments to beat Tennessee in 2001. I always knew I was a Cards fan, and seized every opportunity to tag along with my best friend- my grandma- to home games in Freedom Hall.
As most familiar with Freedom Hall know, it was, and is, a special place.