There is a whole lot of similarities in 2012 and 1983. The Pack had to beat Virginia in the ACC Tournament in 83 just to get in. This year a couple of wins got us over the top. We were the last name out of the hat so even though we are an 11 seed it seems like we just did make it. Opening round in 83 we had to beat a California school Pepperdine in the opening round and this year San Diego St. 83 we had to beat Virginia to win the West Regional and we may very well have to beat Carolina this go round to make the final four. At the end of the road could be the unbeatable Kentucky much like Houston was in 83.
In 83 State beat Ralph Sampson and company in the ACC Tournament using the three point basket but in the NCAA they had not adopted the three pointer yet so the Pack had to beat Virginia in Salt Lake City the old fashion way with two point baskets.
I know the bubble can burst at any time but it sure is good knowing we are the second
I have to tell you I was pulling hard for Duke Friday night. The lack of
Yes i was pulling for the Heels Sunday and I know North Carolina fans have to be in shock knowing the NCAA has disappeared in front of their eyes. If you were like me when I changed channels last night I'm thinking this Carolina
Both games are Friday night Carolina plays at 7.47 on WTBS and State follows on WTBS at about 10:15. Bask in the glory at least till Friday. Kansas will be a tough one for the Pack and Ohio has a chance now that Marshall is injured. By the way this weekend State travels to Carolina in Baseball both are tied at 5-1. What a weekend this could be if they meet in basketball Sunday.
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