Williams, Pitino have their powerhouse programs back on track
Posted Mar 29, 2008
The brand names of Louisville and North Carolina certainly carry plenty of weight in recruiting. But the name on the front of the jersey, the tradition and the passionate fan base weren't enough to take the programs to a level they were accustomed to in their respective cities. Both programs needed a CEO to lead them. "Programs run through cycles, and the highest-level programs are the ones that receive the most limelight and attention off the court," said former Tar Heel turned UNC radio analyst Eric Montross.
(ESPN.com)
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