UNC gives Rutgers a reality check
Posted Dec 17, 2007
Rutgers dreams of the day when it is a national men's college basketball power every year. Dream on, RU. The reality that Rutgers has miles to go before it can even think about achieving its goal was hammered home Sunday night when top-ranked UNC came calling. The Tar Heels' 93-71 handling of the Scarlet Knights was further proof of the talent gap between one of the best programs in the country and one that hasn't qualified for the NCAA tournament since 1991.
(NorthJersey.com)
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