Little Something for my Friend Snaggletiger...

[Tarheel]

Another thing bammer stolt and claimed as their own?

That was in bad taste; my apologies to my Auburn friends.

[Tarheel]

SNAP!!!  That shit just happened.

Go Dukies

Well...they defended their House.  And we defended Ours.

[AUJarhead]

I think the only time I'd actually cheer for Duke is if they were playing against al Qaeda.

Infinitely more love for Duke than I do Bama.  If Bama were playing Al-Queda, I'd go get an Orange and Blue Turban.

[GH2001]

So...pissed that you didn't get into Duke, huh?

unc is about a hair behind dook in academics....just sayin

[GH2001]

Well...they defended their House.  And we defended Ours.

to use Snags' words....UNC was "resting the starters" right?

[dallaswareagle]

Infinitely more love for Duke than I do Bama.  If Bama were playing Al-Queda, I'd go get an Orange and Blue Turban.

Now that's a little much. My bad your right.

[Tarheel]

to use Snags' words....UNC was "resting the starters" right?

These teams and coaches obviously know that they MUST bring their 'A game' when meeting one another.  I love the Tarheels but they just didn't do this on Saturday.  They've beat Duke before at Cameron; while the home court advantage is a real variable factor, especially there of all places, I don't particular factor it as high for Carolina playing there so that's not an excuse.  They weren't playing to the high standards expected of a Tobacco Road team that is among the winningest programs in the nation and they got pummeled.

On another note, as much as the rivalry between the two schools is touted and magnified by the students, alumni, athletes, media, etc. at the end of the day we both know that we make each other better; that is, the challenge and motivation is always there to improve and progress because you don't want to loose to the other (and they are going to be great).  Perhaps its a respect that is never spoken or admitted.

[Snaggletiger]

Was gone all week and barely able to keep up with what happened.  Glad Duke got the split and then made it to the ACC Finals but Virginia is just the class of the league right now.  I think the NCAA seedings are about right for UVA, Duke and UNC given their respective seasons. 

Virginia has one of the most complete teams in the field.  Great outside/inside play.  Duke can shoot it from all over the court and are very athletic.  No inside game at all, which killed them against teams with length like Kansas, Zona' and the Heels. Tarheel can correct me if I'm wrong but I think Carolina would be hell if they had anyone besides Paige who could fill it up consistently.  There are no dominant teams in the field so any of these could find themselves in the Final 4.  Florida certainly deserves a #1 seed but come on....it's the SEC.  They're going down.       

[Tarheel]

Was gone all week and barely able to keep up with what happened.  Glad Duke got the split and then made it to the ACC Finals but Virginia is just the class of the league right now.  I think the NCAA seedings are about right for UVA, Duke and UNC given their respective seasons. 

Virginia has one of the most complete teams in the field.  Great outside/inside play.  Duke can shoot it from all over the court and are very athletic.  No inside game at all, which killed them against teams with length like Kansas, Zona' and the Heels. Tarheel can correct me if I'm wrong but I think Carolina would be hell if they had anyone besides Paige who could fill it up consistently.  There are no dominant teams in the field so any of these could find themselves in the Final 4.  Florida certainly deserves a #1 seed but come on....it's the SEC.  They're going down.     

Fair analysis all around.  My Tarheels had some disadvantages this season not the least of which was missing P.J. Hairston along with Reggie Bullock and Dexter Strickland, good, seasoned players all; made for a rough regular season which hit some lows and highs...and lows again.  Virginia was remarkable this year.  Anyway, looking forward to the fun that is always March Madness.