It's all in your head

Posted Aug 8, 2005

As we've watched our fantasy basketball tournament unfold, one thought has been consistent in my mind: It's a darn shame we could not see this sort of thing play out for real. Who among us in Chapel Hill would not love to see Phil Ford take on Raymond Felton, the closest player to the great one since Ford graduated in 1978? There were times, such as the Tar Heels' victory against Maryland in the ACC Tournament during Matt Doherty's final season as coach, when Felton looked like Ford, dribbling, spinning and splitting the defense. (Chapel Hill News)

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