I’m not gonna name names, or incidents, but let’s just say I know a small handful of folks that may or may not think The Worldwide Leader’s love for University of North Carolina athletics is a tad fervent at times.
Now, to be fair, no one could accuse ESPN of being the only media outlet that was high on UNC freshman “sensation” Harrison Barnes coming out of high school. No qualms there.
The problem is, halfway through the season, Barnes has yet to be anything but sensationally mediocre, at least relative to expectations.
Still, as the above graphic from ESPN’s 2nd half coverage of the Tar Heels’ 64-61 win over Virginia Tech highlights , it’s clearly very important to remember one thing: If Harrison Barnes were just a little bit better — like, even just one shot a game better — well, he’d be fairly solid. And don’t you forget it.
Barnes — the nation’s first freshman to make a Preseason All-American team — was 5/11 from the floor, good for 12 points against the Hokies, by the way. That’s 6/12 for either 14 or 15 points, if you want to consider what might have been.
Heh, and I bet you thought preseason polls were the greatest threat to the integrity of college athletics…
Thanks to The Admiral for the photo…
January 14, 2011 at 4:59 am
RT @YieldToFrump: BREAKING – #ESPN to #Collegehoops fans: If Harrison Barnes were better, he'd be better http://bit.ly/ht01U2 #UNC
January 14, 2011 at 5:07 am
RT @YieldToFrump: BREAKING – #ESPN to #Collegehoops fans: If Harrison Barnes were better, he'd be better http://bit.ly/ht01U2 #UNC
January 14, 2011 at 6:02 am
This just in, courtesy of ESPN: If Harrison Barnes were better, he’d be better http://j.mp/fb8FHr #UNC #Barnes #ESPN #whatifmyass
January 14, 2011 at 8:39 am
awesome. what do they say about frogs and wings?
January 14, 2011 at 11:49 am
@joeovies @agoldfan This just in, courtesy of ESPN: If Harrison Barnes were better, he’d be better http://j.mp/fb8FHr via @AddToAny
January 14, 2011 at 2:33 pm
RT @YieldToFrump: BREAKING – #ESPN to #Collegehoops fans: If Harrison Barnes were better, he'd be better http://bit.ly/ht01U2 #UNC
January 14, 2011 at 2:39 pm
RT @YieldToFrump: This just in, courtesy of ESPN: If Harrison Barnes were better, he'd be better http://is.gd/AqhSxJ
January 14, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Yes, this graphic from ESPN last night regarding a hypothetical Harrison Barnes was absurd: http://bit.ly/ht01U2 (via @YieldToFrump)
January 14, 2011 at 2:54 pm
RT @TarHeelWire: Yes, this graphic from ESPN last night regarding a hypothetical Harrison Barnes was absurd: http://bit.ly/ht01U2 (via @ …
January 14, 2011 at 2:58 pm
threw things at TV RT @TarHeelWire: graphic last night regarding hypothetical Barnes was absurd: http://bit.ly/ht01U2 (via @YieldToFrump)
January 14, 2011 at 3:05 pm
RT @TarHeelWire: Yes, this graphic from ESPN last night regarding a hypothetical Harrison Barnes was absurd: http://bit.ly/ht01U2 (via @ …
January 14, 2011 at 3:23 pm
RT @TarHeelWire: Yes, this graphic from ESPN last night regarding a hypothetical Harrison Barnes was absurd: http://bit.ly/ht01U2 (via @ …
January 14, 2011 at 4:08 pm
RT @YieldToFrump: BREAKING – #ESPN to #Collegehoops fans: If Harrison Barnes were better, he'd be better http://bit.ly/ht01U2 #UNC
January 14, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Haha!!! RT @TarHeelWire: Yes, this graphic from ESPN last night regarding a hypothetical Harrison Barnes was absurd: http://bit.ly/ht01U2
January 14, 2011 at 4:17 pm
This just in: If Harrison Barnes were better, he'd be better. Only UNC would get a hypothetical stat graphic. http://is.gd/AqhSxJ
January 14, 2011 at 5:27 pm
RT @YieldToFrump: Listen, all #ESPN was saying is that if Harrison Barnes were a bit better, he'd be better. Okay? http://bit.ly/ht01U2 #UNC
January 14, 2011 at 5:31 pm
RT @YieldToFrump: Listen, all #ESPN was saying is that if Harrison Barnes were a bit better, he'd be better. Okay? http://bit.ly/ht01U2 #UNC
January 14, 2011 at 5:54 pm
RT @YieldToFrump: Listen, all #ESPN was saying is that if Harrison Barnes were a bit better, he'd be better. Okay? http://bit.ly/ht01U2
January 14, 2011 at 6:44 pm
This just in, courtesy of ESPN: If Harrison Barnes were better, he’d be better http://j.mp/fb8FHr via @AddToAny… What is this shit
January 14, 2011 at 6:48 pm
This just in, courtesy of ESPN: If Harrison Barnes were better, he’d be better http://j.mp/fb8FHr via @AddToAny… What is this shit?
January 14, 2011 at 7:47 pm
RT @TheRafters: threw things at TV RT @TarHeelWire: graphic last night regarding hypothetical Barnes was absurd: http://bit.ly/ht01U2 (v …
January 14, 2011 at 7:48 pm
RT @TarHeelWire: Yes, this graphic from ESPN last night regarding a hypothetical Harrison Barnes was absurd: http://bit.ly/ht01U2 (via @ …
January 14, 2011 at 7:48 pm
From the Dept. of Obvious: if Harrison Barnes were better, he'd be better http://bit.ly/exfVnS (via @tarheelwire)
January 14, 2011 at 8:09 pm
RT @TarHeelWire: Yes, this graphic from ESPN last night regarding a hypothetical Harrison Barnes was absurd: http://bit.ly/ht01U2 (via @ …