Roy & NC State? Hammer & Nail

Posted Jan 15, 2008

The debate about North Carolina and NC State being rivals is a tired, trivial matter. It’s amusing when the students chant “not our rival” at the Dean Dome after 93-62 beat down, but those who bring that subject up are just trying to get the pot stirred (trust me, I know how to get it stirred). However, in this era of the rivalry, one thing is clear: Roy Williams owns the Wolfpack. (850 The Buzz)

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