MrTarHeel's blog for UNC Tar Heel fans

With a rich athletic and academic tradition, UNC-Chapel Hill has had plenty of memorable moments on the playing fields and in the classroom. Since I don't have any photos of memorable classroom moments I will share a few of my favorite athletic photos of the Tar Heels.

This photo of Dean Smith and Roy Williams is a terrific photo. Taken in Woollen Gym, this photo shows the 2 men who have made UNC Basketball the success that it is in the modern era( don't forget about the '57 championship when Frank McGuire was there ). If the photo had a title, it would be "Legends" I think.

TA McLendon's fumble in 2004 was one of the more dramatic moments in UNC Football history. Not only was the fumble unexpected but also cost the Wolfpack the game.

THE SHOT.

This is a favorite of thousands of Tar Heel fans also. Important not only because it helped get UNC and Dean Smith a National Championship but also because it was an early indication of what Michael Jordan was going to accomplish in his career.

Classic photo of a Carolina fan showing the "crazies" who's #1.

Nice photo of Michael and Dean at the recent reunion of the '82 Championship team at the Dean dome.

Go Heels!

MrTarHeel

www.mrtarheel.com

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It is amazing to find out how many Tar Heel fans  are out there.

In every state, in many countries there are UNC fans. You will see UNC hats or UNC shirts almost anywhere you go.

Ever wonder why?

Well, at my website ( www.mrtarheel.com ) , I have the Tar Heel fan list where visitors can add their story as to why they are Tar Heel fans. When you look at the reasons folks say they are Tar Heel fans some common words and themes come up time and time again....

Class

Winning the right way

Excellence

Dean Smith

Family

I think those are the things that make most Tar Heel fans PROUD to be Tar Heel fans. Dean Smith didn't invent them at UNC but he perfected them.

Of course, everyone has their own reasons for supporting the Heels. And, everyone shows their pride in different and unique ways. How about this tattoo!

Now that is passion for your team right there!

Whether you are young or old you can't go wrong following the Tar Heels. Who could argue that representing things like excellence, family, honesty, and sportsmanship is bad?

I say, do the world a favor. Teach a kid about the Tar Heels.

MrTarHeel

** I came across this Dean Smith story on a Tar Heel message board and wanted to share it with Tar Heel nation...

A friend of mine (who is a State alum, and big Wake fan b/c his Dad went to school there) was signed up to play in a celebrity golf tourney about a month ago due to a company sponsorship. He arrived at the course having no knowledge of who he would be playing with.

At 9 am I got a text message telling me that he was getting ready to tee off and that Dean Smith was in the cart with him. He truly appreciates ACC basketball, so this was a huge thrill for him but I couldn't help but think how the experience was lost on someone with his allegiances.

Anyway, he later told me that Coach Smith was doing quite well and he was very personable and very interestig to talk with. By the way, Dean is no John Daly, but he said he hits it about 185-195 down the pipe - EVERY time.

The funny part of the story came when there was a wait on the 4th tee and the group behind them (Roy Williams' group) caught up while they were sitting on the tee. My friend hit probably his best drive of the day. Roy walked up to him and patted him on the back and said "Man, your really got into that one, didn't you?!" Then Dean, right on cue, said "See Roy, I told you I always could recruit better than you!"

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