If you grew up in my family, it did not matter what sport you loved, but you inevitably had a passion for some sport. Mine just happens to basketball. I had a conversation about the upcoming St. Bonaventure Men's Basketball season with my friend's dad, and he was surprised how much I knew about the sport.

Here are eight reasons to love a girl who knows sports.

1. You Know She Has Passion

An ultimate test to loyalty is knowing what team she roots for. Through the ups and downs, she has stuck with them. If you are lucky, she will stick with you like that, too.

2. She Loves Watching Games As Much As You Do

Most girls may ask you take them to dinner, but a girl who loves sports will bring the wings if you bring the beer.

3. She Won't Embarrass You

You never have to worry about her asking your friends who scored the goal while watching football. If anything, she knows who scored the touchdown and how.

4. She will Join You At Any Game

The best date is one with beer, nachos and basketball talk. Am I right?

5. She Will Never Question Staying In During Rivalry Week

Nothing stresses out a sport-loving girl more than having to go out to a bar without a TV with her girlfriends when there is a big game on. So, she will enjoy watching Duke/UNC and Louisville/UK back-to-back.
(RIP Syracuse/Gerorgetown)

6. She Will Keep You Updated at Work

If you are ever stuck at work during the game, keep your phone on silent. She will send you play-by-plays throughout the game, probably whether you want them or not.

7. You Will Not Miss A Play Explaining The Last One

Who really likes to talk during games, anyway?

8. She Will Take Her Phone Out To Check Scores, Too

Go ahead, pull out your phone at dinner to check the scores. I bet your girl will find them first.

Next time you are at a game, keep an eye out for the girl who is cheering as loud as you.