The Final Four: Carolina v. Kansas

Oh, man. When Kansas is really on, they are downright scary. Don't get me wrong--I think the Heels can take 'em. But KU is firing on all cylinders, we are gonna have to bring our A game, for sure. I'd much better be playing either UCLA or Memphis.

Also this has re-opened the old Roy-Williams-related wounds. In general Carolina fans like Kansas, but, since Roy left them for us, Kansas fans are, apparently, none too wild about Carolina. It used to be common to hear the two referred to as "sister programs"...but not so much anymore.

I understand much of the anger among KU fans--though much of it seems to be based on what is apparently a misconception--they think that Dean contacted Roy before the final game against Syracuse in 2003 (thus distracting him and contributing to KU's loss). That's probably false, but that's what they think.

One thing about knocking around on the sports discussion boards: they look a whole lot like political blogs and discussion boards. In both places, people largely have their positions ahead of time and it's tough to move them with reasons.