The biggest rivalry in college basketball hits the hardwood tonight in Durham. The Blue Devils will play host to the Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor. Not only is this a #3 verse #6 match-up but it is also a battle for the #1 spot in the ACC.
I root for UNC in these games. For me, it’s never been my love for the Tar Heels, Eric Montross, Hubert Davis or even Vince Carter. Well, maybe Eric Montross but overall it has been more about a dislike I have for Duke.
I think it all started back when I was about 10years old. For some odd reason I really hated Grant Hill.
I’m not sure why. I think it partly had to do with the talk of him being the next best thing since Michael Jordan. When I got older I realized that there were other, maybe more pressing, reasons to dislike the Dukies.
I respect the “Cameron Crazies”. They attend the games and are among the most engaged in all of college basketball. However, they are, in general, they play the role of a bunch of spoiled kids whether it is the case or not.
For this reason, it is very easy to dislike them. And it is for this reason that I don’t understand when people unassociated with the University are “big” fans.
Not that UNC doesn’t near that same elitist mentality but it just seems more prevalent in Durham. Regardless, we all have to choose a side right? So this is part of my reasoning. Go Heels!?!
I’m rolling with the Tar Heels. The Spread is -2 so let’s Go UNC!