Waiting to Mine More Gems

Posted Nov 28, 2005

The odds of Williams earning a similar ring this season are unlikely, at best. "Yes," he said, "I saw the Sports Illustrated preview. We were off the radar. But we hope to prove 'em wrong." Last season, Sports Illustrated picked the Tar Heels No. 1 in the nation and made them the favorites to win the title. The magazine cover is framed in Williams's outer office. This season's preview issue did not include North Carolina among the 65 teams the magazine's staff expects to get into the tournament. (New York Times)

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