| Video Extras: It’s Personal |
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| 'The Rivalry' |
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DURHAM, N.C. – There was no ESPN around in late February of 1955, when North Carolina traveled to Durham for the regular season basketball finale against Duke. The New York Times didn’t send a reporter and there was no one on hand from Chicago, Philadelphia or anywhere outside North Carolina to cover the matchup between two Tobacco Road neighbors. In 1955, there was no reason for anybody outside the new Atlantic Coast Conference to care about the game. There was nothing of national significance at stake that night in Durham. Even the ACC implications were minor. The 17-7 Blue Devils needed a win to clinch second place in the league standings, while the 10-9 Tar Heels were trying to finish above .500 in the second season of ACC play. More... |
| 'What It Means' |
| DURHAM, N.C. – What is the Duke-North Carolina rivalry all about? It’s a question I have asked a countless amount of people. Over the last few weeks I have interviewed former and current Blue Devils, coaches, fans, journalists and broadcasters who have covered the game over the years. More... |
| Top 13 Duke-UNC Games Of All Time |
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DURHAM, N.C. – These game capsules were excerpted from The Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball written by John Roth of Blue Devil Weekly and the Duke Radio Network. More... |
| 'The Fight' |
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DURHAM, N.C. – The greatest rivalry in college basketball began in violence and chaos. More... |
| Unbreakable Bond: A Father And Son’s Shared Passion |
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DURHAM, N.C. – My father raised me as a respectful fan – which doesn't have to be an oxy moron, but usually is when it comes to bitter rivalries – but mindful of the special treatment to be afforded Duke's foe down Tobacco Road: Do not listen to music punctuated with cotas or fortes; Beware the writings of Dante; Buy American, just not Ford; Should you be required to write out the name of Duke's rival, do so with an appropriately-placed asterisk in that profane eight-letter word: C*rolina. Most importantly, however, he taught me to appreciate cloudy days rather than baby blue skies. More... |
| What Is Tobacco Road? |
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DURHAM, N.C. – Tobacco Road is not so much a geographical location as it is a basketball oasis – the one place in the South where the hardwood sport reigns supreme. More... | |
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