A Rematch of a Mismatch

Posted Apr 5, 2009

There are plenty of storylines heading into Monday night’s national title game between UNC and Michigan State. The Spartans are playing for Detroit and the whole state of Michigan, which is mired in an untenable economic slump. The Tar Heels had a trio of stars return to campus to help the team go after its first national title since 2005. And then there’s the storyline CBS doesn’t want you to hear about. (New York Times)

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