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Exclusive: How Jim Nantz and Pat Sullivan Saved One Shining Moment

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(Editor's note: in honor of national title game night, we are now re-publishing this exclusive that originally ran in 2014.) When you watch the iconic "One Shining Moment" video montage a week from tonight, after the 2023 national title game, take a minute or two to think about how it nearly disappeared. If it weren't for the combined efforts of broadcaster Jim Nantz and … [Read more...] about Exclusive: How Jim Nantz and Pat Sullivan Saved One Shining Moment

A Deep Dive into North Carolina’s Sports Legacy: From Michael Jordan to Mia Hamm

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North Carolina's sports legacy is rich and diverse, with contributions spanning across various disciplines, exemplified by iconic athletes such as Michael Jordan and Mia Hamm. These individuals have excelled in their respective sports and significantly influenced the broader sporting culture, both within the state and globally. … [Read more...] about A Deep Dive into North Carolina’s Sports Legacy: From Michael Jordan to Mia Hamm

As Michael Jordan Turns 61, What Owning His Rookie Card Felt Like

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Friday sees Michael Jordan, His Airness himself, turn 61. Not only he is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, but the debates about who could actually be on his level, a potential rival for the G.O.A.T. status, are actually pretty laughable. (Lebron James may be the scoring king, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but MJ remains the g.o.a.t.) … [Read more...] about As Michael Jordan Turns 61, What Owning His Rookie Card Felt Like

Ex-ESPN Pres. John Skipper Predicted College Sports Reckoning in 2014

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The total chaos that is unfolding right now in college sports may or may not have been predicted by John Skipper, then President of ESPN, back in 2014. The comments he made almost a decade ago, although vague, were prescient in the grand scheme of things. Let's flash back to that now, and then consider how those remarks stand up today, given what's going on in regards to … [Read more...] about Ex-ESPN Pres. John Skipper Predicted College Sports Reckoning in 2014

Ironclad, Rock Solid March Madness Bracket Picking Tips

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The real ones wait until until Monday night, or maybe even Tuesday or Wednesday, to fill out their March Madness brackets. Feel free to use this info at your own risk. It's like when a stockbroker tells his client: "hey, these are my stock picks, but I can't be held liable if you lose your money." hahahaha! It's the biggest sports betting month of the year, so for the latest … [Read more...] about Ironclad, Rock Solid March Madness Bracket Picking Tips

Roy Williams Invitational as Kansas Battles UNC in National Title Game

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The 2022 National title game is the de facto Roy Williams invitational as #1 seeded Kansas Jayhawks take on the #8 seeded North Carolina Tar Heels. It was on April Fool's Day 2021 that Williams shocked the college basketball world and retired from the game at the age of 70. He stepped down as UNC head coach after 18 seasons, which came on the heels (pun intended) of 15 years … [Read more...] about Roy Williams Invitational as Kansas Battles UNC in National Title Game

Big Ten, ACC “Challenged” Considerably on First March Madness Weekend

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In 1999, ESPN created the Big Ten/ACC Challenge as a made for television "event," with the purpose of trying to drum up interest in preconference college basketball. Generally, interest in college hoops at this time of the year, during the NCAA Tournament, is on par with the Super Bowl. The rest of the year, it's probably about as popular as Major League Soccer. However, the … [Read more...] about Big Ten, ACC “Challenged” Considerably on First March Madness Weekend