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Originally Posted by Redbird Attack
That was definitely a great game, but I think the 05 Elite 8 vs WVU was just as big. Broke our Final 4 drought and was the biggest roller coaster game I've ever watched as a UofL fan. I didn't think we had any chance at all when we went down 20 with the way they were shooting the ball. From nightmare come true, to bliss as a Card fan, I felt just about every emotion a person can feel watching that game.
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I was only 6 years old in '83 and don't remember anything about the game. But from personal accounts and reading up on the significance, that game was as big as any non-title game could possibly be, anywhere.
As amazing as that WVU win was, my guess is that those who remember the Dream Game will tell you that it pales in comparison to it and the enormous pressures and implications of the game.
The atmosphere in the state and specifically around Louisville and UofL basketball in the '80s is what made me a Card fan and really, an overall sports fan.
