So I'm watching the game and before it is over I want to be on record. I am a Tar Heel fan, thus in away it doesn't matter who wins. Many, I dare so most UNC fans hate Duke. I don't hate them. I respect the school's program and I like the coach. The players? What is there to dislike about Boozer or Grant Hill? Of course is Christian Laettner, but he and Hill gave us one of the greatest moments in NCAA history. So I do root for Duke and I root for them tonight.
My system is simple. In College Basketball, I am loyal to the ACC. So whenever an ACC team is playing a non conference team, ACC all the way baby! Within the ACC, Carolina is my team. In the Big Dance, if Carolina is beaten, I root for whoever beats them unless it is an ACC team. Which then of course ACC baby!
Duke ahead by 5.
During conference play, I always want UNC to win. OK, so there is dislike of Duke. In ACC play, I usually want their opponent to win. However, I can't seem to find enthusiasm to root for these new ACC teams like Florida St. and Boston College. Sorry guys.
5:34 Duke by 3
A win by Butler would be a wonderful story. It's all about who plays the best game. Watching, I think Butler has better athletes. They are well coached.
Duke is tenacious. Their execution is excellent and it is near impossible to out coach Coach K.
5:02 Duke by 1
Butler can win because Duke has real trouble defending moves to the basket.
4:08 Duke by 3.
2:57 Duke by 5.
Oh yea......I was very happy when Kansas lost...
1:23 Duke by 3.
More happy when Kentucky lost.
54.8 Duke by 1.
Last two shots for Butler are layups. Like I said, getting to the basket.
49.00 Time out Duke.
If Duke wins it will be because of coaching and execution.
Let's see what happens.
....shot clock off. Duke just missed a high percentage shot. There goes the execution.
.....Time out Butler
13.6 Butler's ball. Can't get it in under their basket. Butler, time out.
13.6 Butler gets the ball in. Duke, good defense. Butler failed to execute as well. Butler fouls.
3.6 Free throw. Duke by 2.
What kind of free throw was that? Did he do that on purpose?
Duke 61
Baylor 59
Great game! Baylor kicked butt. Duke had to work for this one.
ACC rules!
Two years in a row ACC NCAA College Basketball Champs.
