More from the dance floor

WHO HAS THE EDGE?
Well, the folks over at Sportsline.com give GT the slight edge in the game. Edge in the frontcourt, and a wash in other categories (point, coaching, etc). Story here.

READ BARK MADLEY'S LAST FREE COLUMN
Good article on Coach Hewitt, but guess what - from now on you will have to pay for the right to read his stuff - along with other columnists. Count me OUT.

MORE ON THE BYNUM / ALLEN CONNECTION
More PR from ESPN on the friendship between Will and Tony.

YOU THINK THIS YEAR'S RECRUITING CLASS WILL BE GOOD - WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR!!
As this AJC article points out, beating Duke, UConn and others and getting the Final Four has long-term benefits FAR beyond this season. It has been written that we lost at least one high-profile recruit (rumor is Russell Robinson) because he was told (and believed) that GT would never beat Duke, so why go there. Here is Hewitt's response - "Last year, those things stuck with kids," Hewitt said. "This fall I don't think it sticks. Any coach with a straight face who tries to say that to a recruit is going to lose all their credibility."........ Speaking of that.......

MORRIS SAYS FINAL FOUR WILL INFLUENCE DECISION
Well, at least that's what an announcer SAID that Morris said. While watching the McDonald's All-American, the announcer was talking about Morris, about how GT lost both bigmen this year (Bosh and Nelson) but that Luke has been coming along well and helped the team get to a final four. Announcer said that Morris said that the fact that GT is in the Final Four would influence his decision.

Then at halftime they interviewed his mother. She basically said that both GT and KY are great schools, that it would be a plus to be closer to home, but that it is now up to Randolph and what he wants. Talked about how she and Randolph got up at 4:00 am in the morning during the summer to work on weak parts of his game - whatever coach told him to work on. Did I mention a 1270 on the SAT? Stay tuned.

On a side note, a couple of future TarHeels showcased their talents - JR Smith and Marvin Williams. Smith started the game hitting about a 27 footer, then followed up with a 30-footer - all net. In the 2nd half he had three whirling dunks in a row. Williams then followed up with an outside swish of his own. Just what we have to look forward to (unless of course one of these guys wants to go pro). Also - Josh Smith - sick!!!! My guess - NBA here he comes. Sorry Mike Davis at Indiana.

NOW WE'RE TALKING
I think this guy gets it. Whoever wins the NC this year will truly be called the N.Champion. Even GT has already beaten UConn and Duke, proving our ability against the best.

"PAUL THE NEOPHYTE"
Sounds like a character right out of the bible. (story here). Quote from Coach K on Hewitt - "He's just with a bunch of old guys," Duke's Krzyzewski said. "He's going to be the most enthusiastic, probably the best-looking, the best-dressed ... and he may have the best team."

YOU DON'T KNOW JACK
This guy is a video film freak. It is well chronicled his film sessions over the summer watching every one of Tech's games again, replaying each play 3-4 times. He's at it again, watching the film preparing for the Cowboys. (story here).

MORE ON THE ACC REPRESENTING
Not only is the ACC representing in the dance, it has consistently been the best when you look at the tourney since it expanded to 64 teams. From this article - "By contrast, the ACC hasn't gone two straight years without a Final Four entry in the 64-team era. And its dominance extends well beyond Final Four entrants. The ACC has the most national champions since 1965 (5 ... nobody else has more than 3), the most Sweet 16 teams (56 ... nobody else has more than 44), the most tournament wins (202 ... nobody else has more than 164) and the best NCAA winning percentage (68.0 percent ... the best rival is 63.3)."

CHRIS BOSH HAS NO REGRETS
As he points out in this article. He had millions of reasons to leave and we can't blame the kid one bit. All we can hope is that he continues to feel the kin-ship with GT and help promote the school as his career blossoms. A great young man and still best of friends with J.Jack.

THE LATEST ON DUHON'S RIB
Evidently Duhon's rib is going out for the Democratic presidential nomination. Running on a platform of better healthcare, national security and mustard-based BBQ sauces.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW - NAT DORSEY
A look at Nat Dorsey again, as he prepares for the draft - "Georgia Tech's Nat Dorsey is a tall, thin left tackle who is technically sound and intelligent, but has also gotten by on his natural skills and now must dramatically improve his strength and conditioning. He's a prospect to go late in the third round. He ran a 5.48 40 and jumped 28.5 in his workout, but he plays much better than his measurables and should improve those numbers substantially following a conditioning program."

BEESBALL TEAM GETS REVENGE ON AUBURN
This crush the Tigers 20-5. Looks like they found their bats. Let's hope it continues.