Live from Charlotte - Day Three
March 15th, 2008, 6:27 pm · Post a Comment · posted by bobsutton
Did I say something about this tournament being boring?
Yeah, I was wrong.
Saturday provided some unforgettable images, the most mind-searing being Tyler Hansbrough’s emphatic celebratory sprint following his game-winner against Virginia Tech.
That game, combined with Clemson’s nail-biting victory against Duke provided not only the tournament’s first curveballs, but also its most riveting games.
Here’s hoping tomorrow’s championship will follow a similarly intense script.
- House is rocking
With the tournament field down to four, and Clemson and North Carolina fans being the largest groups represented, the atmosphere in the Charlotte Bobcats Arena is taking on a properly intense tone. It should pick up tomorrow.
-Uh oh!
If you’re a defender trying to stop a fast break, is there a player you want to see less leading that break than Virginia Tech’s Deron Washington? If he never sniffs the NBA, can we still get him in the dunk contest?
He caught an alley-oop on Danny Green’s head in the second half against North Carolina. For most players it would top any list of posterizing dunks. But for Washington, it may not have made his personal top 10.
- Long season
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said freshman Kyle Singler was looking tired during Saturday’s loss to Clemson.
From courtside, most of the Blue Devils looked drained. If a long postseason run is in Duke’s future, the Blue Devils will need to get refreshed fast.
- Just what we need
For media members who were bemoaning the loss of the freezer full of complementary Dove Bars that was a fixture at most previous ACC Tournaments, the Charlotte Bobcats Arena folks brought out a case of ice cream following Saturday’s game. While it didn’t help my focus, it was tasty.
- Luck of the (temporarily) Irish
Those who frequent downtown Charlotte are warning everyone that tonight could be crazy as many night owls will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day early. Good thing the games are early so I can get back to the Red Roof Inn by the airport and get a good night’s sleep before the final. (Insert sarcasm)
- Stephen Schramm
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