CBS and Packer part ways

AEM posted 7/15/2008 from unc5corners.blogspot.com [flag]

This morning on Mike & Mike in the Morning and then reading around several places on the internet it looks like Billy Packer is done at CBS doing the NCAA Tournament. From this article from ESPN (one of many that talks about this subject) the point is clear. [link]

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... AEM consistently writes from his heart about his beloved Tar Heels on The Fifth Corner. This time around he shoots from the hip about Cleveland’s Clark Kellogg. AEM is not convinced Clark is the wisest choice for the VOTFF (Voice of the Final Four) and he will be happy to make up your mind for you. Here is the link- CBS And Packer Part Ways ...

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