Hubert Davis was the “kid who couldn’t play for Carolina” and probably was offered only because of his relation to Sweet D. The fact that he played so well, was a very likeable guy (and the fact Dook was winning) led to the rare display of sportmanship at Cameron.

As THF states he scored 35 and when he left the game I do remember the announcer acknowledging the ovation, but can’t prove it.

I’d like to get a fact check on that standing O at Cameron for Hubert Davis. Maybe that is why ESPN (who have a continued love affair with Duke/K to this very day) hired him to work alongside Jay Bilas. It would have looked too obvious if they would have hired Jason/Jay Williams or Christian Laettner for the job. The only obvious aspect of that thought would be that the college basketball color commentary(on ESPN) would have severely SUCKED.

One big difference between the Montross and Hansbrough incidents was the players’ reactions. Hansbrough’s initial reaction seemed to be one of “did that really just happen to me?” It was after a second or so of that (and registering all the blood) that he looked like he wanted to collect a couple of scalps. Montross went into immediate scalp collecting mode.

THF, you’re right about the bizarreness of seeing Montross in church. When I was in school, we both attended the Methodist church on Franklin. The place has high ceilings, but he gave ‘em a run for their money.

Anyway, I find it interesting that our last three National Championship teams were anchored by Juniors. Worthy in 82, the JUNIOR class in 93 and of course Felton, May and McCants in 2005. Hoping this “junior class” will anchor our NC in 2009. The focus of this blog entry is of course the 92 team learning how to win in preparation for their championship.

I certainly remember the Montross cut. I could be mistaken but I believe Hubert Davis got a standing O at Cameron Indoor that year in his last regular season game at Dook.

Two things:

1. My dad and I saw Montross play in the 1990 playoffs in Indiana. Being Indiana boy who grew up watching the Tar Heels (in person and on t.v. with my dad), I was exctatic when Eric committed to UNC. Those were my pre-teen years, when the highlight of my spring was travelling up and down the state of Indiana to watch the state playoffs. There is simply nothing like it. Legions of Hoosier fans still keep Montross in their doghouse in that he “bolted.” They feel the same way about both Sean May and Tyler 2.0 Zeller.

2. Dad and I saw this UNC team defeat the Alabama team that had Sprewell and Horry. We sat about 20 rows up behind the basket, and I remember both Montross and Reese displaying tireless footwork around the basket. My dad made a point to tell me that Dean Smith would not call many timeouts. I can’t remember the exact figure, but I’m sure it was low.

Having seen UNC in the 1991 Final Four, I actually thought that the 1992 team looked better, in person, anyways. The ’92 team seemed to be governed by the two guards, Phelps and Davis, which seemed natural. I think that Fox was pressing way too much in the ’91 Final Four and it translated into poor shot selection; thus, negating the (potentially) valuable production from the likes of Hubert Davis and George Lynch.

George Lynch…what a stud.