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Champions Classic set to begin in 2011

  • karen lotz
    http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5898231

    The series will feature Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, and Michigan State and will be played in 3 different venues starting with MSG next year.
  • Leonardo
    I really like this idea. I like the big-name matchups early on to see where teams are at to start the season.
  • wildcats20
    Sparty should be swapped out with Carolina.
  • ironman02
    They would never match up Carolina and dook in an out of conference game, Roy refuses to play Kansas unless it happens in the NCAAs, and the Heels already play UK every season. I'd say those are some of the reasons why Carolina wasn't included in this.
  • wildcats20
    I know, I know.

    But to call something "Champions....." and not have Carolina included is a joke.
  • karen lotz
    ^^^

    Same could be said for UCLA, although they have been down a little bit as of late. Maybe ESPN will expand the idea and teams play in groups of 4. Carolina, UCLA, Ohio State, and UCONN wouldn't be horrible.
  • Laley23
    wildcats20;593124 wrote:I know, I know.

    But to call something "Champions....." and not have Carolina included is a joke.

    Then they need: UNC, Indiana, UCLA, and Kentucky.

    They have the most...:D
  • Big Gain
    Just do away with the 68 team field
  • Big Gain
    This meanss Duke will no longer play Michigan State in the ACC/Big Ten challenge.

    The past decade - Duke, UCONN, Michgian State, Florida.
  • wildcats20
    Big Gain;593335 wrote:The past decade - Duke, UCONN, Michgian State, Florida.

    What are you saying?
  • Laley23
    Big Gain;593326 wrote:Just do away with the 68 team field

    What???
  • Big Gain
    Sarcasm Alert, Sarcasm Alert
  • slingshot4ever
    I will ensure that I am in Chicago for the KU Duke matchup.