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Dreams of March
March. In like a lion out like a lamb. So they say, at least. And with the ushering in of spring, there’s rebirth, new life. Much the same can be said for the the NCAA Tournament that’s become synonymous with … Continue reading
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Oakes’ Outlook: 2016 Sports Resolutions
With the turn of the calendar year, countless are busy setting forth 2016 initiatives – their vows to do better, correct the errors in their ways or strive for more in their lives. But I have a hunch most of … Continue reading
Oakes’ Outlook: Final Four ‘Breakfast Club’
We’re at the ultimate destination of the college hoops season. The Final Four. With all its mystique, tradition, unforgettable moments and hype, it rarely disappoints. I don’t think we need to worry about a letdown in 2015 either. Out of … Continue reading
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Oakes’ Outlook: March Madness Dreaming
March. In like a lion out like a lamb. So they say, at least. And with the ushering in of spring, there’s rebirth, new life. Much the same can be said for the the NCAA Tournament that’s become synonymous with … Continue reading
Oakes’ Outlook: Dean Smith, Priceless Gem
I never had the chance to meet Dean Smith. But somehow, I always felt like I knew him. We all did. I’ll never forget standing in the Smith Center as a UNC student, chills tingling down my spine. In his … Continue reading
Oakes’ Outlook: The ACC Stakes
And they’re off! It’s a quick pace and a fast track we have here today, folks. And as they round the far turn in The Atlantic Coast Conference Stakes, it’s last year’s title-holding thoroughbred, Cavalier, who’s managed to stick his … Continue reading
Oakes’ Outlook: The Fire Still Burns
Tuesday night served as a glaring reminder to any who may have thought UNC’s 64-year-old Hall of Fame coach had lost his edge. Folks, the fire still burns. Somehow, Roy Williams was given a technical foul for yelling at one … Continue reading
Oakes’ Outlook: Bowls, Roles and Noles
Motown And so the Tar Heels’ disappointing 2014 campaign will come to a close in Motown. It’s a fitting end (a dreary and cold one in the Midwest at that) for Carolina in a season that began with its head … Continue reading
Roy’s Remarks: “Don’t Bury Us Yet!”
“We have had some outstanding wins this year, both in and out of league play, over teams that received some very high seeds in the field, so we know we are capable. But we must play better than we have … Continue reading
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Roy’s Remarks: “Winning Ugly”
“I’m tired of winning games ugly. It’s better than losing games ugly. We learned those lessons early in the season, but we’ve let them slip by us this year these last couple of games.” -Coach Williams Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading
OakeSports: Embracing PoM Culture 