UNC is the only remaining ACC team in the 2017 NCAA Tournament. And should history repeat itself, they should at least make it to their next game in the Elite 8. Currently UNC is a 7.5 pt favorite against Butler on Friday night. Below are some trends of UNC and Roy Williams in the Sweet… Read more »
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Roy’s Rib Rendezvous
You get the sense that if Roy Williams and John Vergos had more time to spend together they’d be REALLY good friends. They both have a timbre and tenor that indicates where they’re from–Vergos’ family came from Greece, but he is a Memphis original; Williams famously dadgums through a Western NC drawl. They are both… Read more »
SC8 Recap: Devils can’t handle spurting Cocks
Who Won: South Carolina Why: Duke couldn’t get a stop in the 2nd half, and South Carolina played outstanding zone defense that took away a lot of Duke’s advantages. GIF @crazietalker pic.twitter.com/JadxKadv2D — Aaron Earls (@WardrobeDoor) March 20, 2017 What will people be talking about? Duke, a 2 seed, played a true road game in… Read more »
Watching From The Sidelines: Kenny Williams on North Carolina-Arkansas
Deep into the second half of North Carolina’s NCAA Tournament Second Round game against Arkansas, the Tar Heels needed something. The Razorbacks erased a 17-point deficit, taking a lead by draining timely 3-pointers and stifling Carolina’s offense with an aggressive press and a zone that forced guards to take deep contested shots. The Tar Heels needed perimeter… Read more »
UNC, ACC Avoid Total Doomsday Scenario in Win Over Arkansas: the SC8 Recap
Who Won: UNC 72, Arkansas 65 Why: Despite falling apart late in the first half and looking sloppy through most of the second, Arkansas fell apart even worse in the final 4 minutes (sure, credit UNC’s defense some, too). GIF: That was a hog-wild ride What will people be talking about? Roy Williams not calling a… Read more »
Sweet 16 not in the Cards for Louisville
Who Won: Michigan beat Louisville, 73-69 Why: Michigan couldn’t miss in the 2nd half. GIF: We are so sad right now with the ACC teams via GIPHY What will people be talking about? Is the ACC overrated? What should people be talking about? Ok maybe the ACC was a bit “overrated”. The league itself was… Read more »
SC8 Recap: Virginia avoids blowing a lead at least
Who Won: Florida beat UVA 65-39 Why: UVA scored less than 1 point per minute. GIF: via GIPHY What will people be talking about? UVA scoring 39 freaking points. What should people be talking about? UVA scoring 39 freaking points in a game that is 40 minutes. But seriously, this was a bad game at a… Read more »
SC8 Recap: Hamilton throws away his shot vs. Musketeers
Who Won: NOT THE ACC Why: BECAUSE FLORIDA STATE SUCKED ASS AND I HATE THEM RIGHT NOW GIF What will people be talking about? THE ACC IS SO BAD RIGHT NOW WHAT IN THE HELL IS GOING ON What should people be talking about? HOW BAD OTHER THINGS ARE LIKE LITERALLY EVERYTHING IN AMERICA STOP… Read more »