Comments on: Bernie Madoff Sleeps in Clemson, Safely Away From Maryland Rapists…

By: WakeFan

WakeFan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:12:50 +0000

rtmsf, basketball is what matters in NC, I just hate it when people buy into the ESPN myth the Duke is UNC’s primary rival. Not only is that not strictly true right now, but it hasn’t always been the case either. You’d better believe that during the ’70s and early ’80s Duke was a relative afterthought compared to NC State. And, prior to that it was probably Wake for a while. The Big 4 relationships are constantly changing, the only consistency is that the rest of us all hate UNC.

I really wish the ADs at the four schools would come to their senses and work something out with the ACC so that we could have the Big 4 tournament again. It would really help strengthen the rivalries and would make the league better as well. ESPN would lap it up too.

G. Floyd, I wouldn’t exactly say Winston Salem is a Wake Forest town either.

By: G. Floyd

G. Floyd — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:58:11 +0000

This story is hilarious. Also shows that outside of Raleigh, Durham, and Winston-Salem, the entire state is full of UNC homers.

On a football note, Kenan will be RED on November 20th.

By: garik16

garik16 — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:09:44 +0000

First of all, this is freaking hysterical.

Second Re: Football, Duke does play it, but from 1990 (When Steve Spurrier left) until 2 years ago (with a small omission for 1995), Duke Football was freaking godawful. My freshman through Junior years we went a combined 2-33 (and yes i went to home games).

David Cutcliffe took over the program 2 years ago (He’s famous for being the coach for Peyton and Eli Manning). We went 4-8 his first season and 5-7 last season. Now, none of this is to say those are particularly good results overall, but the school is getting better every year under him.

And with UNC’s football scandal…well, we just might beat them and be bowl eligible this year.

By: rtmsf

rtmsf — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:05:15 +0000

In reply to WakeFan. UNC and NC State play football? We know Duke doesn't, but we weren't sure about the other two RTP schools.

By: WakeFan

WakeFan — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:57:01 +0000

Ugh, I meant: In basketball, it’s Duke.

By: WakeFan

WakeFan — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:56:25 +0000

Despite what ESPN might tell you, Duke isn’t really UNC’s biggest rival. In football, NC State is their biggest rival. In basketball, it’s basketball (and, pre-Coach K I suspect that wasn’t true).