Vitale behind the mike again for Duke-UNC

 
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- Dick Vitale's first "Welcome Back" came well before the start of the Duke-... [link]

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Just What We Need...More Dick

To get appropriately pumped up for the impending SU-UConn showdown, head on over to Nick's 2 Cents for a rundown of every classic game in the recent history of this rivalry. Tonight is Nick's first time missing an Orange-Husky clash since 1997 but we know he'll be there in spirit. You know who won't be there in spirit? Dick Vitale. That's cause Dick is returning to work (you mean you ...
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Dickie V is back after throat surgery

Dick Vitale's first "Welcome Back" came well before the start of the Duke-North Carolina game. College basketball's signature analyst-ambassador arrived at the Smith Center on Wednesday about five hours before he was to return to the air after two months away while he underwent and recovered from throat surgery. And Vitale couldn't believe the reception he received.
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Game of the Week: Duke at North Carolina

Game of the Week: No. 2 Duke at No. 3 North Carolina (Tonight, 9:00 PM, ESPN) Aside from the NCAA Tournament, conference tournaments, Cinderella runs, what makes college basketball special are the rivalries. Nothing is better than those intrastate ...
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The Post Where I Talk About Duke and UNC

Note: Tune in tomorrow for a fancy gamelog of tonight's game, replete with Dick Vitale jokes. I did one last year , too. It's a tradition just like this game! I had originally planned some giant opus on the Duke-UNC rivalry, posturing on its ...
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Live Gamelog: Duke at UNC

Alright here we go. Everyone knows how much fun this little shindig is going to be, although judging by the ESPN promos and the idiot announcers from the Syracuse-UConn game, I'm supposed to be more excited about Dickie V than, you know, two of the ...
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