Showing posts from 24 November 2008
Jacob Swiger ·
24 Nov 2008, 8:17 PM ·
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Butch Davis had this to say today in response to O’Brien’s comments that NC State is the best program in North Carolina.
“Last Saturday they were the best football team; there’s no question about it,” Davis said. “I think that before you, before anybody can anoint themselves, I would say that there probably needs to be some time invested into the programs, and then we’ll see what happens.”
O’Brien’s squad has beaten UNC, Wake, Duke and ECU this season, leaving little argument from other North Carolina schools.
For some reason, I suspect Appalachian State would want a shot at the Wolfpack.
Football, N.C. State, UNC-Chapel Hill Duke, East Carolina University, N.C. State, UNC-Chapel Hill
David Fellerath ·
24 Nov 2008, 1:53 PM ·
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Is it true that:
“Carolina is widely known for its excessive douche-baggery and losing at everything?”
Perhaps. But wait: “State’s pranks are illegal and just gay.”
Take that, Stater!
The wolves and rams slug it out on wikipedia. Bring your popcorn (and insults) to the entry titled Carolina-NC State rivalry.
h/t Paul Jones
N.C. State, UNC-Chapel Hill Rivalry, Wikipedia
Matt Saldaña ·
24 Nov 2008, 12:20 PM ·
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CAMERON INDOOR STADIUM/DURHAM – After beating Michigan to clinch the Coaches v. Cancer Classic title on Saturday, a tired Duke team returned to Durham on Sunday to face the lowly Montana Grizzlies–who, last season, finished fifth in the Big Sky conference. For the first time this year, former starting point guard Greg Paulus sat out the entire game, and did not participate in a shoot-around at the half. That left sophomore standout Nolan Smith–who led Duke with 16 points and 4 assists in the Michigan win–to take the reins, beyond a nominal starting position over Paulus, who has had several nagging injuries this season. In the end, Smith split ball-handling time with shooting-guard Jon Scheyer (14 points, 0 assists), in a Jordan-Pippen two-guard format, while Coach Mike Krzyzewski also subbed in freshman Eliot Williams (4 points, 3 assists) at the point. Smith finished with a team-high 14 points and one assist (along with 3 turnovers) in the 78-58 victory.
“I had to pick it up vocally,” Smith said after the win. “I realized, the day without Greg in there, I had to speak.”
Though his stat line may not have shown it, Smith demonstrated confidence on Sunday as a playmaker on the court. Described by teammates as quiet, Smith–with some encouragement from Krzyzewski–began to order the troops.
“He led our team in the second half,” said power forward Kyle Singler (13 points/5 rebounds/3 assists), who was tournament MVP in the Coaches v. Cancer Classic. “Nolan I think matured, and took a new step tonight.”
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Basketball, Duke Eliot Williams, Gerald Henderson, Greg Paulus, Jon Scheyer, Kyle Singler, Miles Plumlee, Montana, Nolan Smith
David Fellerath ·
24 Nov 2008, 12:04 PM ·
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Jarrett over at Trisoccerfan.com reports that one unintended consequence of the decision by the Atlanta Silverbacks to sit out the 2009 season is that the team’s most valuable property, Macoumba “Mac” Kandji, is now contracted with the RailHawks—due to the small stake in the Cary team that is held by Silverbacks owner Boris Jerkunica.
Macoumba Kandji
Despite playing only 21 games, Kandji scored 11 goals, enough to finish fourth in the league. He was named to the All-USL first team. On Sept. 15, he was loaned to the New York Red Bulls of the MLS, and he was inserted into yesterday’s MLS Cup final against the Columbus Crew, in the 82nd minute. The Crew won, 3-1, by the way.
None of this means Kandji will be playing in WakeMed Soccer Park next year. Jarrett explains the various scenarios at his indispensable fan site.
Triangle Offense’s Chris Gaffney is in Tampa, attending the winter meeting of the USL. Look for his reports in the coming days.
Carolina RailHawks, Soccer Atlanta Silverbacks, Macoumba Kandji, New York Red Bulls
