28 years ago today... where were you?

[bullettoothtony]

The Shot.

My sophomore year on campus. Before we go to lunch and start pre-gaming I find out my maternal grandfather passed away. By the time I got my stuff together, traveled, and got to my grandmother's, the game had started.

Made it to an uncle's house and caught the end of the 1st half, then the rest of the game.

How about you?

[jjredickrules]

The Shot.

My sophomore year on campus. Before we go to lunch and start pre-gaming I find out my maternal grandfather passed away. By the time I got my stuff together, traveled, and got to my grandmother's, the game had started.

Made it to an uncle's house and caught the end of the 1st half, then the rest of the game.

How about you?

I was watching in my parents’ living room where they had some friends over. I don’t remember anything, but I believe I crapped myself at some point, being the (literally) 6 month old infant that I was ��

[roywhite]

In the Spectrum.

On my birthday. One of my more memorable birthdays, to say the least.

[DukieInKansas]

In the Spectrum.

On my birthday. One of my more memorable birthdays, to say the least.

Happy birthday!

By the end of the game, I was kneeling in front of my TV. Watched alone so I could swear at the TV as appropriate. I probably did a bit of pacing as well. Phone rang of the hook when it was over. Glad I left work to watch it live.

[devilseven]

My wife and I were in the Spectrum. We traveled there by bus with a group of Iron Dukes. What a night!!

[camion]

In my den with a couple of friends. The cat made mad dash to the safety of the basement in the aftermath.

[DCDevil9194]

First year of Duke law school. Watched at TJ Hoops.

[Kedsy]

I was there. On the floor in the end zone, approximately ten rows directly behind Grant Hill when he threw the pass. I stood on my chair, so I had approximately the same view as Grant did.

[szstark]

I was there. On the floor in the end zone, approximately ten rows directly behind Grant Hill when he threw the pass. I stood on my chair, so I had approximately the same view as Grant did.

I was in the first deck, 20-30 rows above you. I can't believe you didn't say "hi".

[mark34]

I was in a seedy sportsbook in Mexico with a handful of Duke fans and another handful of KY fans across the building. The degenerate gambling locals were really confused about why we were so excited.

[elvis14]

The day before the game I presented my Master's paper and took and passed my oral exams for my Masters degree. So I was in Clemson that Saturday night with a bunch of friends who had gathered to celebrate with me. We were at a friends apartment and didn't go out until after the game. We were going crazy when the shot was hit. Needless to say, it was good night (or at least the parts of it I remember).

[rasputin]

We were watching in our living room. We had symphony tickets for that night, and thought the game would be over in time, so we decided to watch it live and then go to the symphony. Of course, the game lasted a lot longer than expected. We decided to go ahead to the symphony, and taped the rest on the trusty old VCR. Duke had a fairly comfortable lead when we left. It was quite a shock when we got back and watched the tape.

We had done a similar game the year before; had hockey tickets and taped the game against UNLV.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

I was there. On the floor in the end zone, approximately ten rows directly behind Grant Hill when he threw the pass. I stood on my chair, so I had approximately the same view as Grant did.

So you were exactly 9 rows behind Jason Evens, who was on the first row (listen to the DBR podcast if you haven't)!

I was at my late friend David's house watching in his living room as we were the year before when we beat UNLV in the FF semifinal game (when UNLV was trying to repeat as overwhelming favorites and be the greatest team ever... not!). Our future ex-wives had gone into the kitchen during that UNLV game because they couldn't take our cussin' when we were behind UNLV. Of course, we came back and beat them, so for all future games, including "the shot" game, they willingly were banished to the kitchen.

[johnb]

So you were exactly 9 rows behind Jason Evens, who was on the first row (listen to the DBR podcast if you haven't)!

I was also on about the 10th row, right behind Grant. Friends had gone to the first game and said they’d try to get tickets for the regional final if we won. i debated whether I wanted to travel all the way to Philadelphia from NY, for about 10 seconds. Better than my average decision.

[Music man55]

Watched at home with my wife and two family members. I remember right before Grant got handed the ball to throw it in, I swear I remember saying,"nobody's guarding the inbound".As soon as Christian caught it, I just knew he was going to make it.Just hoping he would get it off in time.What a golden memory!!

[Bob Green]

I was at sea aboard the USS Blue Ridge listening on the radio. Yes, “The Shot” was exciting, thrilling, beyond describing on the radio.

[chrishoke]

I was at sea aboard the USS Blue Ridge listening on the radio. Yes, “The Shot” was exciting, thrilling, beyond describing on the radio.

Bob Harris?

[Bob Green]

Bob Harris?

Nope. American Forces Radio and Television Service so probably the CBS feed. USS Blue Ridge is homeported in Yokosuka, Japan so I was underway in the Pacific Ocean/Philippine Sea.

[budwom]

I am precisely where I was then, probably making me The Most Boring Man In The World....so much so that I don't even do beer commercials.

[jv001]

My Dad had passed away the year before(July 8th, 1991) and being the only child, I had moved back home to take care of my Mom as she was not in good health. So, I was home watching the game on television. I remember so many ups and downs in the game and my emotions were off the charts. Honestly, when Grant made the pass I didn't have much confidence in someone even catching the pass. But man was I so wrong and I let out a yell that our neighbors probably heard. I remember my Mom asked me what in the world was going on and I said I just got a little gift from above. Then I thanked my Lord. That shot meant a lot to me and I'll never forget it.