What do Tar Heels, Van Halen have in common?

Posted Mar 15, 2010
North Carolina's national title defense defied hyperbole. The Tar Heels went 16-16 and landed in the NIT. How badly did this season go for UNC? It was a lot like Van Halen III. Before someone from Chapel Hill tries to tip over my car, let me explain. Roy Williams managed to keep UNC trucking after losing four lottery picks in 2005, much like Van Halen kept its stride after David Lee Roth decided he'd look sillier on his own. (ESPN.com)

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