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I’m generally not a huge fan of sporting events for the mob mentality alone. Perhaps the culture has changed though there were definitely students, alumni, and fans in my day that took an ultimately inconsequential basketball rivalry much too far—well beyond the bounds of human decency and considerate behavior. It’s certainly happened at UNC—I recall discussing our disappointment with the cheers over Zion’s injury with a few old friends. I’ve also seen the Cameron crazies wildly celebrate the blood coming from the face of Tyler Hansbrough. And there’s a reason you never wear Carolina colors when tailgating at Carter-Finley unless you’re traveling in a large group.

People are people. We’re capable of empathy and excellence. We’re capable of heinous, selfish, harmful acts as well. We may vary by degrees from individual to individual, but the potential is always there. I hope you have the opportunity to interact with some more pleasant, down-to-earth Chapel Hill students/residents in the future—perhaps in a less raucous, competitive context. I’d also encourage you to get your passport updated and visit the People’s Republic of Carrboro just a bit further down Franklin Street as you’ll never find a more spectacular assortment of delightfully strange people in our entire state. 😅

Also, give this book a read-through sometime. There’s a lot of great history tied up in the Tobacco Road rivalry. My first dorm-mate practically forced it onto my first semester reading list. The context gave me a healthier perspective on the significance of long-standing sport/fandom rivalries.

https://www.amazon.com/Hate-Like-This-Happy-Forever/dp/0060740248

This whole episode is well covered in the excellent history of the Carolina-Duke rivalry. I highly recommend for anyone who’s a fan of either team or college basketball in general.

This book is a fun read

Another good one is "To Hate Like This Is to Be Happy Forever" by Will Blythe. https://www.amazon.com/Hate-Like-This-Happy-Forever/dp/0060740248

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060740248/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_ZZHZGN5K4P8WWCR2AF4F

Just occured to me, Duke players always look like the fuckwit fraternity from Animal House.

That being said, firmly believe coach K is a good guy. (see http://www.amazon.com/Hate-Like-This-Happy-Forever/dp/0060740248)

To hate like this is to be happy forever