Lucas: Pit Players

Posted Jan 13, 2008

After fifty-one practices, it's very difficult for a head coach to surprise his players. They know the routine and they know the drills. That's why it took Ty Lawson aback when he arrived at the basketball office on Thursday afternoon and took his first look at the day's practice plan. The top half of the page looked normal. But there, slightly below the middle of the page, were words--underlined three times--that made him pause. (Tar Heel Blue)

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