Believe the Hype

All of the Dean Dome was decked out in full Smurf gear for another Smurfy classic between Duke and North Carolina. The Heels rallied from 17 down in the 2nd half, led by some big 3 point shots by Reyshawn Terry, to take the lead, and the arena was rejoicing. But then JJ Redick started dropping bombs and the joy quickly turned to terror. For an animated reenactment of the game, click the video link on this page.

Some other quick notes on the game:

Dick Vitale must have a heavy overstock of gear to sell, because he used the phrase "diaper dandy" 14 times during the game. Dick, it might have been kinda cute the first time I heard it 20 years ago, but it's time to move on...

Another chapter for the pro-Duke Vitalogy: Vitale praises the officials for an 'excellent call' on a goaltending whistle after Shelden Williams shot fell off the rim. Replays then show that the North Carolina defender never touched the ball.

Could someone tell Doris Burke that the expression is "guts of a burglar" and not "stomach of a robber?" I know it seems like it's the same, but really, it's not.

Thank you to the director for repeatedly showing the perky blonde Smurfette in braces jumping up and down in the stands. She was 18, right? I mean I feel bad enough for the thoughts I was having about her. I just hope they weren't, well, illegal.