Kerrigan and John both attended St. Bonaventure University. They happened to bump into each other one day in passing and briefly met when introduced by mutual friends. Little did they realize their friendship would only grow from there. They were best friends for a few years and would go on Walmart runs, watch football games and eat horrible dining hall food together. During John's senior year, they went on their first date. John planned the whole date from dinner to skating to ice cream (Kerrigan knew he was a keeper then). The rest is history!