Right from the opening tip I knew the outcome. When I saw that opening tip turn into a scramble for the ball that ended in a Tyler Hansbrough tie-up, I knew Carolina was ready to go. Michigan State needed a few breaks to go their way early to keep this one competitive. Unfortunately for the Spartan faithful, it didn't really work out that way. UNC came out of the locker room with a sense of urgency, purpose, and poise. In order for the things to occur that I mentioned in my previous post to happen, the Tar Heels had to come out a little flat. Once Carolina came out with that initial surge, starting 6 for 7 from the field, you could see Michigan State start to have a look of here we go again. Say what you will about that Dec. 3 game not mattering, but once the Spartans felt that intial punch in the mouth they had to be having some flashbacks. As bad as you feel for Michigan State, you have to be that happy for North Carolina. Here is a team that had one purpose all year. Their entire starting five could have, and possibly should have, gone to the NBA last year. Somehow Roy Williams waived his magic wand and got them all back for another shot at a title. It isn't the first time he has pulled off this trick either. It was the same situation with the Felton, May, and McCants team that won the title a few years ago. They were all expected to leave, and came back for one more year and won a national title. This sets a refreshing example for college basketball stars. Hopefully more guys will say that the Mansions and the Bentleys can wait a year if it means I can call myself a champion.
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