The Morning After UNC

Why FSU lost the game: Too much Kendall Marshall. While Derwin Kitchen had an OK game (6 assists, 3 turnovers, 12 pts), the difference of having a true point guard clearly showed. Kitchen is what he is. That is not his fault. Leonard Hamilton decided long ago to go with a combo guard at a crucial position in a league that is known for point guards. That does not appear to be changing any time soon. Now Kitchen’s defense on Marshall …. that’s a different story. When FSU lost the game: The Seminoles closed the score to 31-27 late in the first half. In a matter of moments they were down 43-32. OK, the ‘Noles closed the gap to 43-34. But really … that was a lucky shot by Kitchen. Yes FSU closed it to 57-51 in the second half. Marshall promptly answered that not with an assist but a three pointer to put UNC back up by double digits and that was the end of that. But you cannot allow UNC to score 43 points in one half. Letting the Tar Heels get on a pace to sc...