DeCourcy: Despite reputations, Packer had his strengths
Published 7/14/2008 by Mike DeCourcy at Latest Sporting News Articles for College Basketball
Billy Packer often found himself out of his commentary depth, but when he stuck to what he knew, he was solid.
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