College football season begins tomorrow night! The first full slate of full games follows two days later. In the spirit of the season, we present the ten best rivalries in the game, and give you the corresponding date to circle on your calendar. This is a football centric list, but we have the best college basketball rivalries on here as well. … [Read more...] about Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
North Carolina Tar Heels
#15 North Carolina Tar Heels: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #15 North Carolina Tar Heels: College Basketball 111 in 111
#46 North Carolina Tar Heels: College Football 77 in 77
"North Carolina, c'mon raise up, take your shirt off, spin it rod your head like a helicopter." Maybe Peteye Pablo isn't your style. Perhaps General Johnson and the Chairmen of the Board with "sweet Carolina girls, sweet southern pearls" is more your speed? I'm trying to pump you up with music, because your UNC Tar Heels aren't allowed to go bowling this college football … [Read more...] about #46 North Carolina Tar Heels: College Football 77 in 77
North Carolina Doomed against Kansas Without Kendall Marshall
When Kendall Marshall landed awkwardly on his right wrist on a drive with 10:56 remaining in North Carolina’s round-of-32 matchup with Creighton, it was hard to predict that the seemingly innocuous tumble would have such drastic implications for a Tar Heels squad bent on reaching its third Final Four in the last five years. Marshall, a Cousy Award finalist, would play seven … [Read more...] about North Carolina Doomed against Kansas Without Kendall Marshall
Georgetown’s Ewing, North Carolina’s Phil Ford headline College Hall of Fame class
Georgetown’s dominating center Patrick Ewing, Kansas legend Clyde Lovellette and North Carolina’s star guard Phil Ford headline the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame induction class of 2012. Joining them for enshrinement will be coaches Joe B. Hall and Dave Robbins, players Kenny Sailors, Earl Monroe and Willis Reed and contributors Jim Host and Joe Dean. A … [Read more...] about Georgetown’s Ewing, North Carolina’s Phil Ford headline College Hall of Fame class
Championship Week: Mid-Major Mania
Where did a whole year go? I swear it was just last night that Kemba Walker led the youthful UConn Husky Puppies to a National Championship. March always sneaks up on us, but this year seems different. Maybe it's because I live in Wisconsin and we are just now starting to see snow. I don't know what it is, but I like it. March marks the start of tournament time for … [Read more...] about Championship Week: Mid-Major Mania
Just How Good Are The 2012 Michigan State Spartans?
Let Saturday's 58-48 victory over third ranked Ohio State be a wake up call to anyone who was sleeping on this year's Michigan State team. It was understandable why this was one of Sparty's least hyped-up teams in recent memory. After all, there was little for them to build on. They came into the season unranked after being eliminated in the first round of the NCAA tournament … [Read more...] about Just How Good Are The 2012 Michigan State Spartans?
Blue Bowl: Kentucky Downs North Carolina in Classic Tilt
After an early season loaded with various tournaments and invitationals, the Kentucky Wildcats came into Saturday's battle with the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena looking to make a big statement on the national stage. Behind a 17 point and 11 rebound effort from Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, the Cats managed to squeak by the Tar Heels 73-72, running John Calipari's record to … [Read more...] about Blue Bowl: Kentucky Downs North Carolina in Classic Tilt
Roy Williams Rips “Sell out” North Carolina Fans
#1 North Carolina Tar Heels: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #1 North Carolina Tar Heels: College Basketball 111 in 111
