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@GoHeels writer. @Carolina_Pod co-host.
Chapel Hill, NC
Joined July 2012
So appreciative of everyone who has reached out and is keeping Eric's family in your thoughts and prayers. These next few days and weeks and months will be everyone processing this unthinkable news in their own way. Mine is writing about it.
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Really crazy how Roy Williams prioritized attending other UNC sporting events as coach and in retirement, while K is MBB only. Really crazy how Roy Williams retired after the season and K had a yearlong Farewell Tour in which he went 0-2 to UNC in the signature games.
It’s really crazy how Roy Williams is seemingly at almost every North Carolina game since he retired and we haven’t seen Coach K yet at a Duke game. Just two completely different ways of handling retirement.
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Apologies in advance to Melvin Scott, Marcus Ginyard, Dexter Strickland and Theo Pinson.
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New column: The things you didn't see from @UNC_Basketball's win over Duke, including a telling scene from a UNC huddle, Hubert Davis' encounter with the Krzyzewski family after the game, a telling text from a legend, and the happy scene on the bus.
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With the @uncwomenssoccer NCAA title today, every four-year @UNC student who enrolled since 1977 has been on campus for at least one @goheels national title. Those original students are now 65 years old. #GDTBATH.
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Final Four appearances last 15 seasons:. @UNC_Basketball: 5.Rest of ACC programs combined (when a member of the league): 4. #GoHeels #RoyWilliamsCanCoach.
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UNC vs Duke since March:. •MBB: Coach K Cameron farewell=L. •MBB: Coach K farewell=L. •FB: TD w/ 16 secs left keeps Bell. •WSOC: Eliminates Duke from ACCT. •WLAX: 18-4 win. •WBB: 28-point win. •FH: 2-0 win on Duke senior day. •BASE: Won 2 of 3. •VB: 3-1 win. #GDTBATH.
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With the @uncfieldhockey NCAA title today, every four-year @UNC student who enrolled since 1977 has been on campus for at least one @goheels national title. Those original students are now 62 years old. #GDTBATH.
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With the @uncwlax NCAA title today, every four-year @UNC student who started school since 1977 has been on campus for at least one @goheels national title. Those original students are now 63 years old. #universityofnationalchampion. #gdtbath.
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The 15th player in @UNC_Basketball history to win this award (Larry Miller won it twice). The first Tar Heel to win it since Justin Jackson in 2017. And the No. 4 jersey of @ariidavis_ is officially going to the Smith Center rafters.
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If you care even a little about @UNC_Basketball, you need to watch this video and the interaction between @CobyWhite and Roy Williams. It’s not some made-up hashtag. It’s real. #CarolinaFamily.
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In the last 238 ACC basketball games at Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium--a stretch that goes back almost 30 years--there have only been four games when an ACC opponent has never trailed at Cameron:. Last night vs @UNC_Basketball.2/20/19 vs UNC.3/5/16 vs UNC.3/3/12 vs UNC.
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Thank you @CollegeGameDay for heartwarming feature on incredible obstacles Kyle Filipowski has overcome, including being booed. My favorite part was him discussing how Duke “prioritizes basketball” while the ESPN video package showed this shot of…the @UNC_Basketball Museum.
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Most preseason mock drafts didn’t have @CobyWhite or Cameron Johnson in the first round. After eight months of @UNC_Basketball, Roy Williams, and hard work, they’re lottery picks.
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If you're of a certain age (*raises hand*), this will give you chills.
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Really looking forward to Late Night with Roy Williams tonight and seeing those seven national title banners in the rafters.
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This might be the most pointed statement I have ever seen from a head coach.
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Easy mistake, Katrina, since @UNC_Basketball has held the lease on this property since it was renamed Hansbrough Indoor Stadium in 2009 and then renewed it in March 2022.
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Updated stats for ESPN's Helsman leaders through today:. Stroud: 67.1%, 2,898 yards, 34 TD, 4 INT, 0 rush TD. Hooker: 71.1%, 2,888 yards, 24 TD, 2 INT, 5 rush TD. Maye: 70.1%, 3,412 yards, 34 TD, 3 INT, 5 rush TD. 🤔.
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Big news here.
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Mike Krzyzewski is on hand to watch @caleb2love and Arizona tonight at Cameron. The last time they were in the same building together was, let's see here, oh yes.
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If only there was a @UNC_Basketball pregame hype video coming soon that would make everyone want to run through a Franklin Street brick wall. 🤔.
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New column: On a night none of us will ever forget for @UNC_Basketball, the most unforgettable images of all were the tears.
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Worth it.
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Feels familiar:. Duke head coach announces retirement during summer but coaches one more season. Duke makes Final Four then has season/career ended by UNC team coached by first year head coach. Congrats to @uncwomenssoccer which will play for program’s 22nd NCAA title Monday.
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This letter, from the Captain of the USS North Carolina sub to Roy Williams and @UNC_Basketball, will get you fired up for the #FinalFour.
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‘57: UNC 54, KU 53 (3OT).Beat Wilt. ‘82: UNC 63, G’town 62.MJ winner. ‘93: UNC 77, Michigan 71.Beat Fab 5. ‘05: UNC 75, Illinois 70.Roy wins it. ‘09: UNC 89, MSU 72.Domination. ‘17: UNC 71, Gonzaga 65.Redemption. Dean Smith. Roy Williams. Family. @UNC_Basketball in #280characters.
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Definitely not someone comfortable with a lot of individual attention.
Coach K always said he wouldn’t have a farewell tour but he was getting uncomfortable telling recruits he would stick around for longer than he intended. He knew this would be his last go round so he decided to put it out there.
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Lots of new additions to the @UNC_Basketball Museum over the summer. Well worth another visit.
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With the @UNCFieldHockey NCAA title today, every four-year @UNC student who enrolled since 1977 has been on campus for at least one @GoHeels national title. Those original students are now 64 years old. #UniversityofNationalChampions. #GDTBATH.
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On a triumphant Sunday for Carolina athletics, the @DiamondHeels are ACC champs, making it the 267th all-time ACC title for @GoHeels. NC State and Duke combined have 261. #GDTBATH (again).
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This has to stop. NCAAT wins, last five tournaments:. Big 12 41 .ACC 38.B10 35.SEC 33.Big East 24.Pac 12 22.WCC 15.American 13.Mountain West 5. NCAAT win %, last five tournaments:. B12 .631.WCC .625.ACC .623.Amer .619.P12 .595.BE .585.SEC .559.B10 .522.Mountain West .333.
🗣️ TELL 'EM @JonRothstein 🏀. "One of the best leagues in college basketball. Better than the Pac-12. Better than the ACC."
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With the @uncfieldhockey NCAA title today, every four-year @UNC student who started school since 1977 has been on campus for at least one @goheels national title. Those original students are now 60 years old. #universityofnationalchampions #gdtbath.
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First time in 3 years we can breathe during title game. Thanks RW, @JoelBerryII, @JJacks_44, @Asapmeeks03, @brittnate0, @tpinsonn, @luke_maye, @IDHicks, @marcuspaige5, @bjohnson_23, @KWill_24, @joel_jamesnkz, @heelscoach, @BFrederickUNC, @cbmcgrath24 & others for amazing run.
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New column: One night in Cameron Indoor Stadium, and how an unseen interaction between @luke_maye and @SheaRush4 says everything about both of them--and this year's @UNC_Basketball team.
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Oops ran out of space before the full resume could be listed:. •Suffered “unacceptable” loss to UNC in last game at Cameron with entire program in attendance. •Final game was a loss to the Tar Heels in the Final Four. •Still waiting on that final season documentary.
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So happy for @UNC getting a huge commitment for the class of 2023. Going to make next year so much fun. Yep, our oldest daughter will be a Tar Heel (and is on the roommate hunt). Was there other news this morning?.
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New column: the way @UNC_Basketball played against Duke, and the way the entire day unfolded--from Chapel Hill to far-flung other corners of the world--was a nice reminder of why Carolina basketball matters.
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No doubt @DGreen_14 goes on short list of all-time @UNC_Basketball winners:. •Played in more wins than any Tar Heel.•NCAA champion.•2 Final Fours.•4-0 at Cameron Indoor.•3 reg season ACC titles.•2 ACC tourney titles.•3 NBA titles.•One of 3 Heels to win NCAA and NBA title.
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One year ago today. Some of the strongest emotions—all of them—I’ve ever seen at a sporting event and an unforgettable night in New Orleans.
One year ago today, Caleb Love hit the dagger for @UNC_Basketball as the Tar Heels defeated Duke in Coach K's final game to advance to the National Championship 👏. #MarchMadness
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Have two lower level @UNC_Basketball-Duke tickets to give away. Must follow and RT to win. Winner picked Fri PM, can't bring a Duke fan.
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With today's @DiamondHeels title at #ACCBase, @GoHeels has 267 ACC championships in the history of the athletic department. The next two closest active ACC schools (Virginia and Duke) have a combined 261 ACC championships. #AnotherCarolinaChampionship.
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With the @UNCFieldHockey NCAA title win today, every four-year @UNC student who started school since 1977 has been on campus for at least one @GoHeels national title. Those students are now 59 years old. #universityofnationalchampions #TogetherWeWin #GDTBATH.
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Played a decade apart for @UNC_Basketball. 7,000 miles from home. Still national champions. Still #CarolinaFamily. @Asapmeeks03 @WORLDWAD
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Team is on the ground at RDU. Likely @UNC_Basketball arrival at the Smith Center right around 9:30. See you there!.
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Drake Maye. Tar Heel.
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Have two tickets to @UNC_Basketball-NCSU on Tuesday to give away. Must follow, RT, and be a Tar Heel fan to be eligible. Winner to be picked this weekend.
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Countless families can say Eric Montross supported them as they battled cancer. It goes all the way back to when he was a player for @UNC_Basketball. So many hugs, handshakes, @uncchildrens visits without any publicity. Not just one of the best Tar Heels. One of the best people.
This guy was with @reeceholbrook1 and our entire family when we battled cancer and now it’s time for us to be with him! Prayers, love, and incredible support from friends and the Tar Heel family will pull him through. God Bless Eric Montross and family!
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New column: Saturday night's @UNC_Basketball win was a powerful testament to the program. And it was also really, really exhausting. #GoHeels.
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This is the true meaning of @UNC_Basketball family: Marvin Williams, who never played with @DeThompson9 at UNC but has developed a close friendship in offseason workouts, traveled to Spain to watch Deon's game for @SanPabloBurgos. #CarolinaFamily
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One of our kids at college just texted this photo and said, “After watching that game I feel like I need to watch this game again. Good memories.”. I have never felt like a more successful parent.
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This is part of being in the conversation. A little thing, but it matters. "North Carolina.". "Tar Heels!".
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New column: @UNC_Basketball got a very good win on Wednesday night. It should have been thrilling. But it simply didn't feel right.
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In his second year, @CoachMackBrown has @TarHeelFootball in the program’s first major bowl since 1950 and just signed one of the best classes in program history. Carolina. Orange Bowl. There are fans who have lived a lifetime and haven’t been able to say those words together.
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New column: No matter how it ended, this year's @UNC_Basketball season was foundational--in multiple ways.
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1. This is awesome. 2. This is the work of the creative @UNC_Basketball geniuses, not SI. So no, you can't buy the actual cover.
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Heartbreaking news from @UNC_Basketball, as all time great Walter Davis has passed away at the age of 69. Made a signature shot in UNC history to tie the 8 points in 17 seconds comeback in 1974. Thoughts to the Davis family, which of course includes Walter’s nephew, Hubert.
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Per @austinrivers25: “I was player of the year in the ACC as a freshman.” . That’s odd, because the 🏆 has @ZellerTyler’s name on it. Also: Lehigh.
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Pregame at Cameron. Postgame at Cameron. Life comes at you fast.
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All you need to know about @CobyWhite as a teammate and person is in this video.
Best backstage moment of the NBA Draft: Coby White (Picked 7th) is talking when his UNC teammate Cam Johnson gets picked 11th.
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Congratulations to @JJacks_44, a @UNC_Basketball national champion and—as of this weekend—a @UNC graduate. #CarolinaFamily
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Really nice moment for Coach Williams in Lawrence tonight.
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Best guess on @UNC_Basketball arrival at Smith Center is 11:30. More updates to come as the team makes progress. See you there!.
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Today’s Blue-White @UNC_Basketball game was announced eight days ago. Tough parking logistics. No set start time. 10,000 people bought tickets. Take out UNC, and average ACC attendance for a regular season game last year was 9,374. Carolina basketball fans are incredible.
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Rapid Reactions as @UNC_Basketball sweeps Duke, is the outright ACC champion, and someone find out from Jason Williams when Duke plans to start "kicking that ass.".
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The @UNC_Basketball game on Sunday against St. Peter's will be the second game of the day and will tip off around 5 p.m.
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Sadly, most of this stuff is things fans yell at lots of games (although we are repeatedly told last night's crowd is unique). But "I'm going to kill you" is too far even by those standards. Gives a little context to the postgame scene, yes? .
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Terrific video of a standing ovation for Luke Maye in his 8 a.m. Busi 101 class this morning. Team arrived home around midnight.
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11 of the 18 first-round NBA draft picks in Roy Williams’ 14 years as @UNC_Basketball head coach are also national champions.
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Boeheim: "There's no value to playing ACCT in Greensboro. None.". Proximity to teams that stay past Wednesday would be one value.
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Today, @goheels won as many ACC titles (@UNC_wtennis, @UNCMensLacrosse, @uncwlax) as any other ACC school has won this entire school year.
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Mack Brown tells @JonesAngell on the THSN that Tylee Craft passed away this morning. Just an unimaginable loss for his family and all of Carolina.
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Set the DVRs, folks. You’ll want to preserve this incredibly memorable moment in basketball history.
We are re-airing Coach K's final game in Cameron - with pregame and postgame ceremonies 😈. Today: 12 PM – 3 PM ET.Saturday: 9 AM – 12 PM ET
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Get ready for a late one. @UNC_Basketball will face UCLA at approximately 9:40 on Friday night in Philadelphia.
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New column: For four years, I've tried very hard not to write about the fact that our daughter is a @UNC_Basketball manager. But Saturday was Senior Day. And even she cried. So there's no choice but to write about it.
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Here’s an updated score for the last two seasons:. Javonte Williams 36.N.C. State 24.
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With today's win, the @DiamondHeels have been to Omaha seven times in the last 13 seasons. The other in-state ACC baseball teams have been to @CWSOmaha seven times in a combined 216 seasons.
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Per stats, @UNC_Basketball is only D1 program in America not to have a player transfer in last six years. #family
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Signs of normalcy returning to Chapel Hill. Case in point: @CobyWhite in town playing pickup with current @UNC_Basketball team today. So glad for the 2022 Tar Heels that they’ll get to benefit from a more normal summer (and the great competition that comes with it).
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New column: that was the kind of @UNC_Basketball night that will live forever for all of us. #luuuuuuuke #GetIntoIt
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Eight years ago today, Dean Smith passed away and it was one of the saddest days in the years I've been doing this job. At that time, I wrote this, and the stories that were true then are still true today.
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Great moment for two of the best to ever do it in Chapel Hill for @UNCFootball. And as an added bonus, two really solid people.
#Patriots QB Drake Maye and Sam Howell, who played together at North Carolina, swapped jerseys following Sunday’s game.
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For those going to @UNC_Basketball today: the in-arena pregame video has a very special long-distance narrator. Heels by a million. #BangBang.
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Sometimes when Roy Williams says about recruits, “I have to be able to trust my grandchildren with them,” people roll their eyes. But that philosophy helps produce stories like this. @JJacks_44 and @_brookecopeland were doing stuff like this long before they had an NBA platform.
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New column: Roy Williams just retired from @UNC_Basketball (this is not an April Fools' joke), and leaves us with 18 years worth of incredible memories. Oh, and a whole bunch of wins.
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From the "only at Carolina" file. @UNCmensGolf casually goes down to The Grove XXIII and hangs out with Michael Jordan.
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Big day for @UNC_Basketball.
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Incredible fight from @DiamondHeels to come all the way back from Saturday night’s struggles and win the Chapel Hill Regional. On to the supers, site TBA. By the way: tonight was one of the best Boshamer crowds I have ever seen.
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🚨🚨The @MarchMadnessMBB YouTube channel has posted the full replay of the @UNC_Basketball vs. Duke game in the Final Four. Spoiler: The good guys win.🚨🚨.
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Circle of life for my relationship with Rick Barnes:. Late 1990s: My mortal enemy.Circa 2012: Meh. Maybe he’s ok. Hickory is nice. Today: I RESPECT YOU RICK BARNES.
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New column: @DGreen_14 commits $1 million to endow a @UNC_Basketball scholarship. “I got a chance to play for Carolina for four years. That’s still unbelievable to me. Carolina is my family.”.
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I was pretty calm but I just drove down Franklin Street and now something is wrong with my heart and I hate them so much please send help no don’t it feels too good I will see you at 8.
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