Game Day!

As an avid sports lover, I felt that it would be appropriate to start things off today talking about the big game. For those of you who aren't aware because you don't watch sports tv, or just simply aren't a fan, I may need to inform you what today is. Today is the illustrious and much anticipated UNC Tarheels vs. Duke Blue Devils, college basketball game. Now, depending on who your pick is, opinions on this subject will vary a great deal. It is no secret that I myself am a HUGE Carolina Fan. I love the coaching, the players, the atmosphere, and more than anything the tradition behind a long line of greatness and championships. (Plus Carolina blue is much more my color). Now those of you in favor of the opposing side or just any other team in general may say to me you guys aren't very good this year. As a reliable and true fan I would have the following rebuttal.

This year is a rebuilding year. We've just won a National Championship. We've said goodbye to an all-star starting line-up, several of whom went on to play pro. I mean we're talking about a team that is coached by someone with something like two national championships and seven final fours. This guy knows what he's doing. Roy wouldn't call up a bunch of guys and put them on a power-house team like Carolina if he didn't think they would be able to get the job done. I mean on the roster right now we've got 5 freshmen, 4 sophmores, 1 junior, and 6 seniors. After this season (which will pick up soon), they aren't losing many. This season they are gaining the experience, the confidence, and the skill of playing on a collegiate level that is necessary to be a championship team.

If anyone watches Carolina they see the timidness, and the inexperience. These guys aren't used to each other in a game situation just yet. It takes time, team building, and being on the court with other teams, in order to gain and establish a rhythm with your teammates. It's one thing to play against each other in practice because you know one another's tendencies on offense and defense. It's a totally different story when you play against guys that you've never seen before.

The bad news, Travis Wear is out with a sprained ankle. The good news it's at home. The Heels are due for a win! There is victory in sight!