Heels fulfill destiny

Posted Apr 7, 2009
It was there in Danny Green’s head-bob and smile during pregame introductions. It was there in Tyler Hansbrough’s clenched-teeth chase of the game’s opening tap. It was there in Wayne Ellington’s fluid 3-point stroke and in Ed Davis’ Inspector Gadget putback from way under the backboard. With the NCAA championship on the line Monday night, UNC bounced onto the elevated floor at Ford Field and put on a riveting show. From start to finish. (Fayetteville Observer)

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