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Villanova vs. UNC Final Four

April 4, 2009 By 2 Comments
Villanova vs. UNC Final Four Match Up

Wow. Villanova against North Carolina in the Final Four. Personally I can't imagine a better, more anticipated and exciting match up. The problem for me: who do I root for? I know Pete is all Nova and we will be watching the game together tonight. But even at this point I haven't completely committed either way. The money for me is with UNC. If they win, chances are I will win my company bracket challenge and a few hundred bucks. That aside I hope to work out who I am pulling for more … [Read more...]

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Someone Just Solidified NCAA Player of the Year

March 15, 2008 By 11 Comments

Is there any question who the national player of the year in college basketball is now? I am a huge UNC fan, always have been and always will be. In my time following the team, there has never been a more likeable player than Tyler Hansbrough, and today was just another example why. He does everything well on the college level, but that isn't enough for him. Every game he goes out there and works harder than any other player on the floor. If their was a picture in the dictionary next to the … [Read more...]

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It’s March – Let the Madness Begin

March 3, 2008 By 3 Comments

Most people associate March Madness with conference tournaments that start in a little over a week and the NCAA tournament. But Saturday was the first day of March, and the madness really starts from day one of the month. There were some great college basketball games and storylines from the first weekend in March to get the best month of basketball started with a bang. Top 25 games decided by 6 points or less - 7 out of 21 games Games & upsets that impact tournament positioning … [Read more...]

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The Man Behind the Biggest Draft Blunder In NBA History

January 26, 2008 By 33 Comments

One of, if not the, biggest drafting blunders in NBA history belongs to the Portland Trailblazers. They selected the 7'1 Sam Bowie out of Kentucky ahead of Michael Jordan. Ok, everyone knows that already. But do you know who exactly was responsible for making that pick? Or what that person's criterion was for making such a horrendous error in judgment? Meet Stu Inman In 1984 Stu Inman was director of personnel and was in charge of scouting and drafting for the Portland … [Read more...]

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Tyler Hansbrough Goes ‘Psycho T’ on 7’7 Center Kenny George

January 10, 2008 By 6 Comments

"Everybody on the team is like, 'Who's going to try to dunk [on George - the 7'7, 360 pound center from North Carolina-Asheville]?'" Hansbrough said. "It definitely was in the back of my mind." From the back of his mind straight to the top play on Sportscenter and a memorable poster that will be coveted by every die-hard UNC fan.  That ferocious throw-down is exactly why Tyler Hansbrough is appropriately nicknamed 'Psycho T".  This quote and   that play are two of the many reasons why … [Read more...]

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Hometown Standout Wayne Ellington Keeps Tar Heels Perfect

January 6, 2008 By 3 Comments

Episcopal Academy hoops star Wayne Ellington brought out his best game for top-ranked North Carolina against #19 Clemson. With 5 seconds left in overtime and everyone in Littlejohn Coliseum aware of who was going to get the rock, Ellington pulls up for a game-winning 3. Swish - a perfect way to cap off an already outstanding performance. That three left the Tigers with .4 seconds on the clock and all but sealed the win for UNC in their first ACC battle of the season. Wayne scored 7 of 9 … [Read more...]

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