Writing the Pine

UNC/Valparaiso Game Thoughts

Unfortunately this game was not on television nor was it available online so I could not watch it so I’ll limit my thoughts on this one.  After all, I am relying only on the box score. We should’ve won by more than 11. Valpo shooting 44.4% from long distance is unacceptable.  These types of opponents’ shooting performances [...]

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Early Thoughts on UNC

North Carolina opened the season tonight against Isiah Thomas’s Florida International squad.  Here are my thoughts from watching the game: Way too many careless turnovers by UNC.  Dexter Strickland had five in 11 minutes of play.  The good news: Larry Drew only had two. Speaking of Larry Drew, who is worried about point guard play?  Drew showed [...]

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