I'm sure Snagglepuss is celebrating.
Yeah, what a disappointment. I know this type of commentary belongs in the BB forum but I'll say it here anyway (report me to the Mods); two factors were involved here with the first one being the Tarheels playing this particular game with the same strategy that I've seen forever, wear the opponent down, gain a lead of 12 to 20 plus points, then slow down the tempo in the last few minutes of the game. That is not going to cut it with as dangerous an opponent as Duke. The second factor was that last, very lucky (I'm sure some would say "skillful"...but that's a delusional assessment) 3 pt shot by Duke in the last 2 seconds of the game.
And, as a codicil, you have GOT to make the free throws. GOT to. There's no excuses especially at a program like Carolina.
I've said my peace. We'll see how the Tarheels play at that quaint little gym in Durham in a few weeks.
Was out yesterday so I couldn't respond. And yes, I was cheesin' after the game. I watched some of the pressers of both corches after the game and damn, you can't get two more classy individuals. One of the first things out of Coach Buy-a-vowel's mouth was "I still think they're the better team. We just fought and hung around and got hot right at the end." He went on to praise UNC's players, the fans etc. Corch Williams was getting asked why he did this or that and he said, "Hey, there was another team on the floor tonight that had a little something to do with the outcome".
I look forward to the meeting in the quaint little gym across town.