I know most of you will read this and will think "this guy is a homer who is really down on his team." And as a diehard fan, I hope I am wrong.
The overnight line on this game is UNC -1. If UNC can't beat Hampton or Davidson, what makes the linesmaker think that UNC should be favored in this game?
The problem with UNC is very simple....we can't create shots and, more importantly, we can't make shots. Creating shots usually comes from the ability of a good point guard. UNC does not have a reliable point guard. Freshman Melvin Scott will start the game at point, but his natural position is the two guard. Backing Melvin Scott is sophomore Adam Boone, who is very slow and cannot create shots for himself or anyone else and consistently gets beat off the dribble.
I could go on and on about the deficiencies of this Carolina team, but this team lacks confidence to beat any team on any given night on any given court. And to be favored against Indiana.....just don't see it!
I have made a practice of not betting for or against Carolina but this team will be exposed for what it is tonight, a team that was ranked in the preseason based on tradition that is probably in for it's worst season in 40 years.
I have nevered claimed to be a handicapping expert, but INDIANA plus the points looks awfully good. Don't be fooled by the "Carolina" name this year! We suck!!!
Now...I feel better.
The overnight line on this game is UNC -1. If UNC can't beat Hampton or Davidson, what makes the linesmaker think that UNC should be favored in this game?
The problem with UNC is very simple....we can't create shots and, more importantly, we can't make shots. Creating shots usually comes from the ability of a good point guard. UNC does not have a reliable point guard. Freshman Melvin Scott will start the game at point, but his natural position is the two guard. Backing Melvin Scott is sophomore Adam Boone, who is very slow and cannot create shots for himself or anyone else and consistently gets beat off the dribble.
I could go on and on about the deficiencies of this Carolina team, but this team lacks confidence to beat any team on any given night on any given court. And to be favored against Indiana.....just don't see it!
I have made a practice of not betting for or against Carolina but this team will be exposed for what it is tonight, a team that was ranked in the preseason based on tradition that is probably in for it's worst season in 40 years.
I have nevered claimed to be a handicapping expert, but INDIANA plus the points looks awfully good. Don't be fooled by the "Carolina" name this year! We suck!!!
Now...I feel better.
