Wes Miller knew UNC vs NCSU game was different

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Wes Miller knew UNC vs NCSU game was different

By Josh Goodson

Feb 22, 2011

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A rival by definition is one who attempts to equal or surpass another, or who pursues the same object as another.

When comparing the UNC and NC State basketball rivalry recently, you could make a case that the Wolfpack has not held up their end of the bargain too often. They have lost 15 out of 16 to the Tar Heels.

This may be the reason why the upcoming game on Wednesday night at the RBC Center doesn't seem to be generating as much talk as usual.

Wes Miller, who was a member of the 2005 UNC team that captured the national championship, said that recent results have done nothing to squelch the rivalry.

In an interview Tuesday on 620AM The Buzz, Miller said, "Everybody nationally talks about the Duke rivalry, but the State/Carolina rivalry is really big, maybe even bigger sometimes in the area."

Miller was a part of talented Tar Heel squads that beat NC State six out of seven games. Each was an anticipated game with a little extra incentive, he said.

"We were pretty good when I was in school. We were kind of the biggest game on everybody's schedule, but absolutely (felt) a little something extra when we went over to Raleigh," Miller said.

While the rivalry hasn't been as competitive in recent years as it has been in the post, Miller believes the balance of power will even out over time.

"Even if it gets a little lopsided, it won't be lopsided for a long period of time," he said.

"This is Tobacco Road, the Triangle, this is the best college basketball in the country. It goes through its ebbs and flows but Duke, North Carolina, NC State are always going to be really good in college basketball."

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RE: Wes Miller knew UNC vs NCSU game was different

the rivalry between UNC and State is more than just the men'sbasketball games as it includes at least all the major sports: men's basketball, football, women's basketball, and baseball.
lately, State hasn't done well in men's basketball, but Kellie Harper is 2 and 2 against UNC in women's basketball,the football team has won 4 in a row and baseball holds its own against UNC.
even though State has won 4 in a row against UNC in football, i hold the football game against UNC as the most important regular season game. if State happens to win 10 in a row in football, i will feel the same way.

RE: Wes Miller knew UNC vs NCSU game was different

"This is Tobacco Road, the Triangle, this is the best college basketball in the country."

well sure, on two points of the triangle. that 3rd point seems to be the weak link nowadays (and has been since 1983) ...
- Posted by monkeyboy

Well, 1989. But who's picking nits?

State won the ACC championship in 1987, and won the mythical "regular season championship" in 1989. It was only after the NCAA scandal that we took ourselves down and kept ourselves down. We just hope that eventually our administration will finally let us compete once again.

RE: Wes Miller knew UNC vs NCSU game was different

Thank you Wes Miller for speaking the truth.

RE: Wes Miller knew UNC vs NCSU game was different

I agree with Wes Miller: That Tobacco Road is the BEST college basketball in the country. When Carolina plays State or Duke (BOTH rivals in my book), records go out the window. The "better" (according to polls) team doesn't always win, and anything can happen in this rivalry. I expect a very hard fought game tomorrow night, and I'm not sure who will win; both teams have had their struggles as well as their victories. Good luck to both teams, and may the better team on the court tomorrow win the game, and no players get injured.

RE: Wes Miller knew UNC vs NCSU game was different

LOL, what rivalry?
And
Someone should prolly let monkeyboy know, the Pack has MULTIPLE ACC titles since '83.
Or
Don't, and just let her/him continue to wallow in its own ignoarance.
I'm good either way.

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