UNC t-shirt
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It's disappointing. However, I think those that would wear the shirt will be surprised at the amount of heat they are going to take.
Stupid is as stupid does.
Stupid is as stupid does.
If those were printed DURING the game, shame on them.
Anyone who purchased them likely did so after it was determined that it wasn't a serious injury. We have made some jokes about it -- out of relief, since the positive prognosis came out -- so I'm not too bothered that they are. It's edgy and a bit mean-spirited, which is what rivals do, and it's actually pretty clever.
Anyone who purchased them likely did so after it was determined that it wasn't a serious injury. We have made some jokes about it -- out of relief, since the positive prognosis came out -- so I'm not too bothered that they are. It's edgy and a bit mean-spirited, which is what rivals do, and it's actually pretty clever.
My thoughts, as well.
I've laughed at some of pics and gifs @OldasdirtDevil has made that are very similar. We have fun with them, they have fun with us. Round-and-round we go in this rivalry. You can bet if Duke wins round two in two weeks, both Dirt and Duke fans will return the sentiment. That's the way it should be.
Why do I think Zion will be back?
1. He seems to love playing and playing as a part of a team.
2. If he were to leave I think it would hurt his brand going forward -- (sorry, I'm a marketer -- it's what I do).
3. I think his pride will put him back on the court.
4. It makes for a real epic story arc. This is the stuff for movies.
He could choose a different path, and it will be his choice. Him leaving at this moment would set up the biggest "what-if" moment in college sports.
1. He seems to love playing and playing as a part of a team.
2. If he were to leave I think it would hurt his brand going forward -- (sorry, I'm a marketer -- it's what I do).
3. I think his pride will put him back on the court.
4. It makes for a real epic story arc. This is the stuff for movies.
He could choose a different path, and it will be his choice. Him leaving at this moment would set up the biggest "what-if" moment in college sports.
My dad taught me -- what goes around, comes around. I guess it's part of the gig. It's funny till you are on the receiving side.
Just imagine the ammunition this is giving Zion and Duke right now. I have a feeling UNC is going to get a good taste of Karma soon.
These are absolutely classless, just like UNC. Also, really, you printed a shirt over regular season win? Lmfao
Against a team without their best player, might I add, the best player in all of college basketball.
Funny... Duke duke could make a sure that just says “Blow Out: 82-50”.. and not have to make fun of an injured player in the process.
As someone who likes to post pictures of Hansbrough with a bloody nose, I can't be mad. If the shoe blew off the other foot, we'd probably chuckle at it.
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Yeah, I don't let this type of stuff bother me...if you can give it...you gotta be able to take it (Hendo & Tyler anyone?). And as Dat said, it is clever, and more importantly it was after we found out it wasn't a serious injury (and that matters a lot).
The only hesitant is that UNC fans (well, THR anyway) have a way of actually applauding when Duke players are hurt. But, that's another story.
Oh, and you better believe us Duke fans will be burning the midnight oil if Duke wins the return match...and me...I'll drag myself from my deathbed to get one last meme in.
All that said, I'm still going to get a dig in on this shirt (hey, it's what I do)! I don't let an opportunity pass me by when it comes to the Cheaters in Chapel Hill.
Oh, and if Zion was ever considering shutting it down (and I don't believe he was), this should do the trick...the kid is a competitor and a winner. Luke Maye be ready!
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That is one ugly color!
That be "The Carolina Way" I suppose.
It doesn't bother me too much. It's tasteless to be sure but meh. The funniest part is they did it over 1 regular season win. Also, hansborough deserved it, Zion didn't lolYeah, I don't let this type of stuff bother me...if you can give it...you gotta be able to take it (Hendo & Tyler anyone?). And as Dat said, it is clever, and more importantly it was after we found out it wasn't a serious injury (and that matters a lot).
The only hesitant is that UNC fans (well, THR anyway) have a way of actually applauding when Duke players are hurt. But, that's another story.
Oh, and you better believe us Duke fans will be burning the midnight oil if Duke wins the return match...and me...I'll drag myself from my deathbed to get one last meme in.
All that said, I'm still going to get a dig in on this shirt (hey, it's what I do)! I don't let an opportunity pass me by when it comes to the Cheaters in Chapel Hill.
Oh, and if Zion was ever considering shutting it down (and I don't believe he was), this should do the trick...the kid is a competitor and a winner. Luke Maye be ready!
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Haha, yeah, but us Duke fans made a big deal over the 82-50 game...and it was just a regular season game (but I don't think anyone made a real t-shirt about it). It's the rivalry, and it's fun when you're on the winning side, and sucks when you're on the losing side. Hopefully our guys can get us back off the sucking side at Chapel Hill.
Oh, and yeah, Hanstravel did deserve it!
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They have no classes...I mean....errr...no class.
If Zion had been seriously hurt, then I would agree. But he's not. It's not classless....it's rivals having fun. Sometimes you just tip your cap to creativity. What goes around, comes around.
Jurkin I am totally w/you my friend. IMO the line was crossed....
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They really are classless. As in they don't have classes. I don't care about the shirt, I'd expect nothing less.
Now that's what I'm talkin' about! Don't let the fans in powder blue get you down. go right back at 'em! If Duke is able to beat the Heels at UNC, and especially if Zion plays a big part, then it's going to be an epic moment in the rivalry...and fun time for us. GTHC GTH!
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We're midway through Rocky 3. Payback is coming.
I actually like the shirt. Give them a reminder that the blow out was in large part due to us being without the best player in the country. We'll see what happens when hopefully he's back for our next matchup.
82-50 enough said.
They win by 16 and it’s a blow out, Really
They win by 16 and it’s a blow out, Really
Nice!!!
If you beat Ali, I think you're better off humbly taking your prize instead of pissing him off for the rematch.
I'll train Zion if he wants. And by that, I mean I'll let him pull me through the streets of downtown Durham while I read a book on my bike. It's a big sacrifice, but I'd be willing to do it.
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Good... piss Zion off and give him some fuel for the next game
I said it before.... I am putting big money on the rematch. Duke by +10
I have a feeling it's gonna get ugly at the Nose Dome with Zion back. These guys play so better on the road it isn't funny.Haha, yeah, but us Duke fans made a big deal over the 82-50 game...and it was just a regular season game (but I don't think anyone made a real t-shirt about it). It's the rivalry, and it's fun when you're on the winning side, and sucks when you're on the losing side. Hopefully our guys can get us back off the sucking side at Chapel Hill.
Oh, and yeah, Hanstravel did deserve it!
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I think it's more classless just based on the fact that it was over one regular season win. Also, you can't tell me there wasn't malicious intent behind this, it's UNC. They are the definition of "classless" lol
They're not clever at all. Who makes a t-shirt essentially celebrating/spoofing the injury of your rival's best player? In a regular season game no less.
As someone pointed out on another board... why didn't we do a t-shirt with Kendall Marshall's arm, with the caption "Tough Break"? Again, that kind of **** isn't clever at all. Anyone can climb in that gutter and produce garbage.
Give me a ******* break. Cheating scumbags.
As someone pointed out on another board... why didn't we do a t-shirt with Kendall Marshall's arm, with the caption "Tough Break"? Again, that kind of **** isn't clever at all. Anyone can climb in that gutter and produce garbage.
Give me a ******* break. Cheating scumbags.
Of course you think it’s fake. I actually hope it isn’t and Zion gets a look at it.
I got another name for that "powder blue" Dirt. However I will hold off on releasing it til next OFC meeting! Not for publication here..
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I do as well Hart, but I’ll hold off until the cuss ban is lifted.
We know what they are
What unc fans are doing is equivalent to a person antognizing a Kodiak Bear. They’re idiots and I have a feeling next game will be entirely different.