My grandfather played basketball for the school in the 30's. My father wanted to attend but could only get a golf scholarship to NAU so he went there & just rooted for UofA because it was always his love. I had my daughter at a very young age so I had to stay here in Vegas to attend UNLV (whom I despised on a basketball level) in the late 90's while both my brother & sister attended in Tucson. I was raised in Tucson from age 5-13. I've had Arizona in my blood since long before I was born & was the perfect age to get into sports in the late 80's when Lute was building our powerhouse.
My daughter thought she wanted to attend UNR because she has so many friends going there. Then when she was accepted to UofA a couple weeks ago - I was totally geeked out because much like my father & I - I don't think you have to attend to be a super-fan. My daugther's favorite player is Nick Johnson. She's been following the teams closely for over 4 years now. We were at the game together when we beat ASU in November. We went crazy.
I was going to be ok if she didn't go there. I really didn't think she was going to. And then last night, she told me that she's thought about it & that she'd like to go to UofA and that's where she feels the most at home. Holy S&#T. I think I cried for 20 min. lol
So now, some 80+ years later, my grandfathers great-granddaughter is going to be attending his alma matter which he loved more than anything his entire life.
Plus - I'll be in Tucson a lot more often than only once a year.
Cheers, Bear Down, Go Cats!
Bear Down Vegas (jed)
