NC State at North Carolina

Was NC State that horrible or was North Carolana's defense that good? Probably somewhere in between, but non the less it was an impressive defensive display by the Tar Heels in the first half. And this wasn't just any team, but one of their in-state rivals.

The Red jacket did not help NC State, or perhaps it was the red jacket that allowed them to score in the first half. Jay Bilas pounced and pounded on the Wolfpack while they were down which I am sure will make him some new friends in Wolfpack country ;-)

Danny Green looks more and more like a key player that could determine whether North Carolina wins it all or not. A lot of teams don't have a player as good on their whole roster, let alone bringing him off the bench. Dancing move strictly option.

Where does NC State go from where? They are lucky there is no relegation in the ACC, otherwise they would find themselves replaced by Davidson :-) Some point out to team chemistry problems partially because of the impact of super-frosh JJ Hickson. We blog, you decide, we do not know.

Roy Williams kept his starters in the game, not sure if he was reliving the Georgetown Elite 8 game or just using it as practice time or perhaps it was a side-effect of the Clemson. But he also showed "restraint" by having a *gasp* eight man rotation.

I doubt UNC is going to have such a dominating performance every game this season, but if they do, make room for another banner!