Lucas: The Rampaging Rhinoceros

Posted Nov 25, 2006

Wrestle a hungry lion for the last piece of steak in the jungle. Wrap a hungry anaconda around my neck. Call Dean Smith "Dean-o" instead of "Coach Smith." I would prefer to do all of these things than make Tyler Hansbrough angry and then be forced to stand within arm's reach of him. That's what happened Friday night after Carolina's 101-87 victory over Tennessee in the NIT Season Tip-Off. (Tar Heel Blue)

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