Either way, I'm wondering if this should really be considered a rivalry anymore. If one team wins all the time, that's not a rivalry. It's called domination.
ESPN says Ohio State/Michigan is the best current rivalry in sports. UNC/Duke is merely 3rd. Skins/Cowboys, Sox/Yankees, and Giants/Dodgers fill out the list. I could be wrong, but all of those "rivalries" seem more competitive by comparison. I'm just sayin'.
With Hansbrough (greatest collegiate player EVAR to not win a title?), Ellington, Green, and Lawson headed to The Association next year, I suppose Duke could shift the balance of power back. Then again, Bluedevil fans said the same thing when Carolina reloaded in 2005. We all know how that turned out.
Question: Should UNC/Duke still be considered a great rivalry or does Duke need to start playing NC Central, Hillside High, or some other team they can beat?
No. 2 Tar Heels beat No. 7 Blue Devils 79-71 [Yahoo]
[1] Yeah this is called hyperbole. It's also called rubbing it in. Until Duke starts beating Carolina again, you might see a lot more of this.
