Tar Heels win NC

Strange game for me to watch. I'm generally an underdog fan, but was rooting for UNC against Illinois last night. Having gone to school in Carolina, played against the Heels in old Carmichael, etc, I just had more connection to them.

UNC had more talent, especially Sean May. Illinois played better team ball. When the Heels played smart, they built a lead. But then they'd get foolish and the Illini would take advantage to get back in the game.

My favorite teams (Davidson and Vanderbilt) are usually not as talented as their opponents. They win by playing smart, tough, team basketball and executing fundamental skills well. Last night, that team was Illinois which is why it was so strange to root for the team with better talent.

You really have to admire the coaching job Coach Weber did with the Illini this year.