I want to watch VMI vs. Duquesne
What potential matchup intrigues you the most? Florida's experience vs. North Carolina's energy (with a national championship on the line)? Wisconsin vs. Ohio State two more times to decide the Big Ten title (and a likely No. 1 seed)? How about a UCLA-Texas A&M rematch? Or Kevin Durant against Greg Oden?
I want to see all of these games, but not right away. The game I want to see happen right now involves two teams with styles so unique than it might not be possible to take a commercial break. I'm talking about Virginia Military Institute and Duquesne, no shot clock required, first team to 100 wins.
Under second-year coach Duggar Baucom, VMI is attempting to level the playing field against Division I competition by outrunning the rest of the Big South. Faced with the disadvantages of recruiting to a military college, the Keydets want to run, shoot and shoot some more to take advantage of their conditioning in the mode of the Paul Westhead and his unique Loyola Marymount teams.
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