You didn't really think, did you?
You know, journalists are a cynical lot, but sometimes our cynicism is based on years of experience.
Which is why, as Clemson's lead continued to grow in the second half against UNC, the pool going around the press room - purely for recreational purposes, mind you - was of when, exactly, Carolina would retake the lead.
Not if, when.
There are some things that are just certain in life, and UNC over Clemson in an important game is pretty close to being on of those. I know, I know, they had that win over UNC back when Greg Buckner had the last second dunk, but for that's about the only thing keeping this from being a mortal lock.
Sure enough, eventually, a little later than we'd all guessed, the Tigers began to turn the ball over, and over and over. And over. It was almost like it was beyond their control. Like it was predestined.
Either that, or Clemson just really needs a point guard.
Whatever the case, the Tigers are going home. The Tar Heels? This may be the close call before a really, really impressive tournament run.
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The pool us Tar Heel beatwriters had going before the UNC-Clemson game today was: How many minutes would Rashad get? I had 3. I thought it would be a token appearance. He played 15. Roy Williams said he had no plan for McCants Friday, he'd "fly by the seat of his pants" depending on how he played.
He'll be playing quite a few more minutes against Ga Tech, I suspect. No pool. But if there was, I'd go with 23 minutes.
Posted on March 11, 2005 11:46 PM