http://www.tarheeltimes.com/Your comprehensive source for Tar Heel sports newsen-US11/20/2009 12:50:44 PMhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21624.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21624.aspxA [Syracuse] exhibition loss to LeMoyne on Nov. 3 raised serious concerns, but blowout wins over Albany and Robert Morris followed and just over two weeks later that preseason loss seemed a distant memory as the Orange dismantled California in Thursday's 2K Sports Classic semifinal. Point guard Scoop Jardine led the way against Cal, posting 22 points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals.A [Syracuse] exhibition loss to LeMoyne on Nov. 3 raised serious concerns, but blowout wins over Albany and Robert Morris followed and just over two weeks later that preseason loss seemed a distant memory as the Orange dismantled California in Thursday's 2K Sports Classic semifinal. Point guard Scoop Jardine led the way against Cal, posting 22 points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:49:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21623.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21623.aspxNo. 6 North Carolina (4-0) will face off against No. 24 Syracuse (3-0) in the finals of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic tonight. Carolina beat No. 15 Ohio State 77-73 in the late game after Syracuse vanquished No. 12 Cal, 95-73. The Tar Heels have a 27-8 record in Madison Square Garden; its last loss came in the Preseason NIT to Gonzaga in November of 2006. Carolina has a 4-2 record against Syracuse.No. 6 North Carolina (4-0) will face off against No. 24 Syracuse (3-0) in the finals of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic tonight. Carolina beat No. 15 Ohio State 77-73 in the late game after Syracuse vanquished No. 12 Cal, 95-73. The Tar Heels have a 27-8 record in Madison Square Garden; its last loss came in the Preseason NIT to Gonzaga in November of 2006. Carolina has a 4-2 record against Syracuse.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:44:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21622.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21622.aspxEverett Golson missed out on a golden opportunity. The strong-armed Myrtle Beach junior quarterback long ago could have decided to take advantage of a receiving corps so deep it takes two hands to count them. He could have chosen to make his game-night passing decisions based on which receiver showered him with the best gifts. Instead he chose the "straight-up" route.Everett Golson missed out on a golden opportunity. The strong-armed Myrtle Beach junior quarterback long ago could have decided to take advantage of a receiving corps so deep it takes two hands to count them. He could have chosen to make his game-night passing decisions based on which receiver showered him with the best gifts. Instead he chose the "straight-up" route.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:43:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21621.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21621.aspxThe championship game of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer pits the sixth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels against the dangerous Syracuse Orange. No team nationally has been more dominant than Syracuse thus far, as it has won its first three games by an average margin in excess of 31 points. Last night, the team completely dismantled 13th-ranked California in a 95-73 final in front of the New York crowd.The championship game of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer pits the sixth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels against the dangerous Syracuse Orange. No team nationally has been more dominant than Syracuse thus far, as it has won its first three games by an average margin in excess of 31 points. Last night, the team completely dismantled 13th-ranked California in a 95-73 final in front of the New York crowd.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:43:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21620.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21620.aspxVideo of Harrison Barnes' announcement to attend UNC.Video of Harrison Barnes' announcement to attend UNC.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:41:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21619.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21619.aspxHighlights of Carolina's 77-73 win over Ohio State in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic in Madison Sqaure Garden.Highlights of Carolina's 77-73 win over Ohio State in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic in Madison Sqaure Garden.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:17:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21618.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21618.aspxThere was coach Roy Williams' halftime rant directed at Ginyard, something that never happens. "I chewed his rear end out probably the hardest I've ever got on him," Williams said of the fifth-year senior. "If I'm going to chew him out, it scares the dickens out of the rest of the team. He's one of my pets."There was coach Roy Williams' halftime rant directed at Ginyard, something that never happens. "I chewed his rear end out probably the hardest I've ever got on him," Williams said of the fifth-year senior. "If I'm going to chew him out, it scares the dickens out of the rest of the team. He's one of my pets."Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:09:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21617.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21617.aspxConnor Barth kicked himself into the NFL and Bucs record books Sunday. As a result, the likelihood of Barth getting the boot from the Bucs anytime soon has been greatly diminished.Connor Barth kicked himself into the NFL and Bucs record books Sunday. As a result, the likelihood of Barth getting the boot from the Bucs anytime soon has been greatly diminished.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:05:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21616.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21616.aspxHighlights of the UNC-Miami football game from a field-level perspective.Highlights of the UNC-Miami football game from a field-level perspective.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:04:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21615.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21615.aspxEveryone knew that somehow, somewhere, some Tar Heel was going to have to make shots like these. But tonight? On a night when Carolina led by 19 midway through the second half and 10 with 53 seconds to play, no one expected it to be tonight. It felt like the Tar Heels had negated that possibility by playing a much more complete first 30 minutes.Everyone knew that somehow, somewhere, some Tar Heel was going to have to make shots like these. But tonight? On a night when Carolina led by 19 midway through the second half and 10 with 53 seconds to play, no one expected it to be tonight. It felt like the Tar Heels had negated that possibility by playing a much more complete first 30 minutes.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:15:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21614.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21614.aspxFor a city that never sleeps, the first 35 minutes of Thursday’s contest between No. 4 North Carolina and No. 15 Ohio State provided an insomniac’s dream of a snoozer. But the Tar Heels were able to hold off the Buckeyes’ adrenaline-fueled late rally to collect a 77-73 victory at Madison Square Garden.For a city that never sleeps, the first 35 minutes of Thursday’s contest between No. 4 North Carolina and No. 15 Ohio State provided an insomniac’s dream of a snoozer. But the Tar Heels were able to hold off the Buckeyes’ adrenaline-fueled late rally to collect a 77-73 victory at Madison Square Garden.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:14:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21613.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21613.aspx"Some of the things that we’ve been worried about – the turnovers – we’ve still got to do a better job with that. But I liked our competitiveness tonight. The first three games we were okay, but last Sunday we weren’t very tough mentally or physically, and I thought we were tonight. It is a very good basketball team that we beat. I think we have a good chance of being a very good basketball team. I just want it to come sooner than it is coming to us.”"Some of the things that we’ve been worried about – the turnovers – we’ve still got to do a better job with that. But I liked our competitiveness tonight. The first three games we were okay, but last Sunday we weren’t very tough mentally or physically, and I thought we were tonight. It is a very good basketball team that we beat. I think we have a good chance of being a very good basketball team. I just want it to come sooner than it is coming to us.”Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:12:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21612.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21612.aspxIt's downright maddening. Where's the stumble from too many guys leaving early for the NBA draft? Not here. Future lottery pick Ed Davis gets in foul trouble? No problem. Roy Williams will pluck future lottery pick John Henson off the bench. What, 6-10 Deon Thompson needs a breather? Alrighty, let's see, will Williams go with 6-10 twins Travis and David Wear or 7-foot Tyler Zeller? Oh, the inhumanity of it all.It's downright maddening. Where's the stumble from too many guys leaving early for the NBA draft? Not here. Future lottery pick Ed Davis gets in foul trouble? No problem. Roy Williams will pluck future lottery pick John Henson off the bench. What, 6-10 Deon Thompson needs a breather? Alrighty, let's see, will Williams go with 6-10 twins Travis and David Wear or 7-foot Tyler Zeller? Oh, the inhumanity of it all.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:10:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21611.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21611.aspxAbout an hour before Thursday's game against No. 15 Ohio State, UNC shooting guard Marcus Ginyard posted a three-word message on his Twitter account: "talk is cheap" His sixth-ranked Tar Heels went on to win, 77-73, holding off a late Buckeyes rally, but Ginyard, when asked about his Tweet, grew cagey and looked down at the locker room floor. "You know what?" he said. "I'm going to take this opportunity not to elaborate on that."About an hour before Thursday's game against No. 15 Ohio State, UNC shooting guard Marcus Ginyard posted a three-word message on his Twitter account: "talk is cheap" His sixth-ranked Tar Heels went on to win, 77-73, holding off a late Buckeyes rally, but Ginyard, when asked about his Tweet, grew cagey and looked down at the locker room floor. "You know what?" he said. "I'm going to take this opportunity not to elaborate on that."Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:09:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21610.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21610.aspxThe North Carolina basketball team features seven freshmen and sophomores among its top nine players. Roy Williams likes to remind people of this, because he realizes not every night is going to be like Thursday, when his Tar Heels dominated No. 15 Ohio State for most of the game before staving off a late rally in a 77-73 win at Madison Square Garden.The North Carolina basketball team features seven freshmen and sophomores among its top nine players. Roy Williams likes to remind people of this, because he realizes not every night is going to be like Thursday, when his Tar Heels dominated No. 15 Ohio State for most of the game before staving off a late rally in a 77-73 win at Madison Square Garden.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:07:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21609.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21609.aspxRoy Williams believes North Carolina has the tools to be among the best teams in the country, but it hasn't always looked one in winning its first four games. In Friday night's championship game of the 2K Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden, the sixth-ranked Tar Heels again try for a solid performance from start to finish against an Orange team coming off an impressive upset of another team in the AP Top 25.Roy Williams believes North Carolina has the tools to be among the best teams in the country, but it hasn't always looked one in winning its first four games. In Friday night's championship game of the 2K Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden, the sixth-ranked Tar Heels again try for a solid performance from start to finish against an Orange team coming off an impressive upset of another team in the AP Top 25.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:06:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21608.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21608.aspxDarian and Justin Durant are brothers in pads. They have defied the odds and both are playing professional football, albeit in different leagues. Darian is the 27-year-old starting quarterback with the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders while Justin, 24, is the starting middle linebacker with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. The brothers will be on the field Sunday with their respective teams.Darian and Justin Durant are brothers in pads. They have defied the odds and both are playing professional football, albeit in different leagues. Darian is the 27-year-old starting quarterback with the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders while Justin, 24, is the starting middle linebacker with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. The brothers will be on the field Sunday with their respective teams.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:05:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21607.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21607.aspxDave Shinskie knows all about the four passes North Carolina picked off against Miami a week ago. He knows all about the 14 interceptions the Tar Heels have this season, second to Clemson in the ACC. He knows all about the two touchdowns North Carolina defensive backs returned for touchdowns in their upset win over Miami a week ago. But he's still worried more about the guys up front.Dave Shinskie knows all about the four passes North Carolina picked off against Miami a week ago. He knows all about the 14 interceptions the Tar Heels have this season, second to Clemson in the ACC. He knows all about the two touchdowns North Carolina defensive backs returned for touchdowns in their upset win over Miami a week ago. But he's still worried more about the guys up front.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:02:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21606.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21606.aspxNorth Carolina held a 19-point second-half lead on Ohio State Thursday night and appeared well on its way to a blowout victory. But the No. 15 Buckeyes made shot after shot down the stretch and triggered a frenzied ending before time ran out and the No. 6 Tar Heels held on for a 77-73 victory in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic before 15,635 at Madison Square Garden.North Carolina held a 19-point second-half lead on Ohio State Thursday night and appeared well on its way to a blowout victory. But the No. 15 Buckeyes made shot after shot down the stretch and triggered a frenzied ending before time ran out and the No. 6 Tar Heels held on for a 77-73 victory in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic before 15,635 at Madison Square Garden.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21603.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21603.aspxRoy Williams said his team didn't get very good leadership during its lackadaisical victory over Valparaiso last Sunday. Obviously, that stuck in senior Marcus Ginyard's craw - and he stuck it to No. 15 Ohio State. Led by Ginyard's defense, determination and timely buckets, the sixth-ranked Tar Heels (4-0) survived a late-game surge by the Buckeyes, 77-73 Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in their first real test of the season.Roy Williams said his team didn't get very good leadership during its lackadaisical victory over Valparaiso last Sunday. Obviously, that stuck in senior Marcus Ginyard's craw - and he stuck it to No. 15 Ohio State. Led by Ginyard's defense, determination and timely buckets, the sixth-ranked Tar Heels (4-0) survived a late-game surge by the Buckeyes, 77-73 Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in their first real test of the season.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:56:00 -0400