North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Four Bracket Game 3

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Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Julius Peppers (56) during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

1969 Rotation

Starters

C Rusty Clark

F Bill Bunting

F Charlie Scott

G Dick Grubar

G Eddie Fogler

Key Reserves

C Lee Dedmon

G Gerald Tuttle

G Jim Delany

F Joe Brown

2000 Rotation

Starters

C Brendan Haywood

F Kris Lang

F Jason Capel

G Joe Forte

G Ed Cota

Key Reserves

F Julius Peppers

G Max Owens

F Brian Bersticker

G Terrence Newby

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Neither team had all that much depth hiding behind its productive starting lines. There is a good chance that Bunting would have no clue what to do with Peppers (pun not intended) when he came off the bench. Coach Smith would probably stick to his standard man-to-man defense and run the risk of Haywood and Forte going off. There would not be much answer for Haywood, and it is hard seeing even Grubar shut down Forte.

The three point problem rears its head again here. It would be a key tool for Forte to impose his will on the game. However, the senior leadership and efficiency of the 1969 team would allow them to expose the holes of the younger (if larger) Heels. Dedmon would provide a bigger lift from the bench, but again Peppers.

In the end I have to give the edge to the 1969 team for being the more complete unit. They would have the ability to overcome adversity in this one and a see a big shot from Scott winning the game very late.

Next: Final Four Bracket Game 2

The 1969 team moves on to face the 1982 team in the next round. Geez, that escalated quickly. Game 4 will be next here though with the final play-in game. 1991 vs 1967. See you then.

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