In North Carolina, college basketball dominates sports talk, more specifically UNC-Duke basketball dominates sports talk. And it seems like almost everyone in this state has lined up behind one of these teams (admittedly Wake Forest and NC State have fans too, but they aren't as vocal).
Now HBO Sports offers a compelling and even-handed documentary on this basketball rivalry and tradition. "Battle of Tobacco Road: Duke vs. Carolina" is reviewed here at the Charlotte Observer. It should be mandatory viewing for NC transplants trying to understand the passion and devotion of students, alum and fans to these teams.
Like other regional sports rivalries (Ohio/Michigan or Yankees/Mets), the teams share the same intrinsic values (fair play, excellence, competitive drive, dedication); its their traditions, personalities and game strategy that separate them. And that makes the games so much fun to watch. This documentary is worth seeing.
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