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01/17/10 Photo by Susan Lauber |
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TAR HEEL TEAM TEMPO Blast
Fans of UNC Women’s Basketball
January 20, 2010 |
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“Champions are like biscuits: when things heat up, they rise.”
The quotation in the subject
line above was Coach Hatchell’s message to our team at halftime during
the Maryland game which she revealed during last week’s radio show. |
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CALENDAR |
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Friday, January 22, 2010,
at 8:30 PM
Stay out late on Friday
night to see UNC host Clemson in Carmichael. Several local Shag Dance
Groups will perform at halftime. Rumors abound about beach music and
shag dancing after the game too! Post game dancing may even feature
Coach Hatchell - “Oh, Yeah! If all goes well” she says.
How about dinner before the
game? The Tar Heel Team Tempo Events committee invites all fans to meet
at 6:30pm at Time Out Sports Bar and Restaurant in the Holiday Inn for
dinner before the game. Plan for your pre-game meals at Time Out for the
rest of the season. Dutch treat as always.
Need to watch or listen from
home? The game will be televised on Regional Sports Network and Brad
Heller and Jan Boxill provide radio coverage on the Tar Heel Sports
Network. Radio coverage is on WCHL-AM 1360 in
Chapel Hill. Click
here
for other radio affiliates. The audio is also being carried FREE by
Carolina All Access. Click
here
to see the Tar Heels Schedule then look for the “listen” button in the
“Next Event” box on the right hand side. |
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Monday, January 25, 2010,
at 7:00 PM
The Tar Heels travel to
Raleigh to play the NC State Wolfpack. The bus/game package from UNCAA
is sold out but you can still purchase tickets from the school
here
or call the NC State Athletic Ticket Office at
919-865-1510 and request
seats “near the UNC Allotment”. NC State is doing well this year and
the Tar Heels need your support. Let’s turn Raleigh BLUE!
Cannot travel to the game?
Join Tar Heel Team Tempo for a viewing party at Time Out. Meet at 6:30
to secure a good seat and place any food orders before the 7pm tip off.
The game will be televised on Regional Sports
Network and radio coverage will be provided by the Tar Heel Sports
Network on the air and over the internet. Read more information below.
What do you know about the
new coach at NC State? ESPN columnist Mechelle Vopel wrote about the
new coach in December. Click
here
to read “Harper quickly finds a home at NC State”. |
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Wednesday, January 27,
2010, at 8:00 PM
Carolina Women's Basketball
Head Coach Sylvia Hatchell will host her weekly radio show at 8:00pm at
Tylers in Carrboro. While normally on Monday nights, the next few weeks
have a varied schedule due to basketball game schedules. The next show
is WEDNESDAY.
Oops! The last radio show
incorrectly mentioned a Tuesday so help spread the word with the correct
night – Wednesday January 27. The Blast will keep you up to date each
week!
For
the full schedule of Coach Hatchell’s 2010 radio shows and links to
archived shows, click
here.
To listen to the January 18th show, click
here.
The show is hosted by Brad
Heller from the “SpeakEasy” section of Tyler's which provides more room
than last year for the fans to sit, see, and hear. The full menu is
available so come for a whole evening of fun! Click
here
for directions and menus. |
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Tickets now on Sale!
Have
you ever consider creating your own “mini-season” ticket package? Click
here
to select individual home games.
Don't
miss the Women's ACC tournament in Greensboro, NC March 4-7, 2010.
To ensure your seats among fellow Carolina
fans, purchase entire tournament books
through the UNC Athletic Ticket Office by clicking
here, or calling 1-800-722-4335. Click
here for individual session tickets
available from the Greensboro Coliseum but be warned - you could end up
next to a Dookie! |
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01/17/10 Photo by jim Stickford
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TEAM TALK |
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Tar Heels fall to Virginia Tech in first ACC road game, 79-64
The
Tar Heels first ACC road game of the year did not end well. Following
the loss at UCONN, UNC continued to struggle shooting the ball in
Blacksburg despite 13 points from Chay Shegog. Read the UNCAA recap
here
and the Daily Tar Heel writeup
here.
The story was also covered by the News and Observer
here
and by ESPN
here. |
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Tar Heels return home to handle the Terrapins, 75-64
Chay Shegog is the leading
UNC scorer for the 2nd game in a row but Italee Lucas also
scored double figures to lead the Tar Heels in a win over Maryland!!
Stronger defense, less turnovers, more passes inside, and, of course,
the home court crowd helped propel the win. Read the UNCAA recap
here,
Lauren Brownlow's “Making Leaders” insight
here,
and two articles in the Daily Tar Heel
here
and
here.
The game is also covered by the News and Observer
here
and by ESPN
here. |
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New Traditions
The coaching staff requests
new game routines to energize both the team and the fans at home games.
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You may have
already noticed the team all standing with right hand across the heart
during the National Anthem. This is in accordance with the US Flag Code
for a proper salute when not in military uniform. Please join the team
in this salute. Click
here
to learn more about the US Flag code or
here
to read report for Congress.
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Please stand,
clap, and cheer for the UNC player introductions and continue through
the first basket scored by our team.
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Please stand,
clap, and cheer at the beginning of the second half until the first
basket is scored by our team.
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At the end of
the game after they sing the UNC Alma Mater, the players will run a
victory lap thanking the fans for their support. Kids (young and not so
young) are welcome to approach the rail to slap hands as they run past.
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Listening and watching
from afar
Brad Heller and Jan Boxill
provide radio coverage on the Tar Heel Sports Network. Radio coverage
is on WCHL-AM 1360 in Chapel Hill. Click
here
for other radio affiliates. The audio is also carried FREE by
Carolina All Access. You can find the links for audio, and when
available video, in any of the following three places:
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Click
here
to learn more about Carolina All-Access and to view the full schedule.
Next select the link for the desired sport and event.
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Click
here
to see the Tar Heels WBB Schedule then look for the “listen” button in
the “Next Event” box on the right hand side.
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Click
here
to view the main UNCAA WBB site and look for the links in the calendar
at the bottom of the page.
You will need
the Silverlight plugin for your browser but the site will walk you
through the steps to add it if necessary. Also learn more about Brad
and Jan in the Carolina WBB Media Guide
here
(pages 140 and 57). |
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REMINDER: Parking information from the UNCAA
You are encouraged to take
advantage of the FREE SHUTTLE from Bowles Lot (FREE parking) and
Carmichael, as well as between the Ramshead parking lot (PAID parking)
and Carmichael Auditorium.
Shuttle service will begin
approximately one hour before tip off --- except for the NC State and
Duke games, when it will begin 90 minutes before tip off.
Additional parking options
and maps from the UNC Department of Public Safety are described
here. |
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Around the ACC
The race for ACC champion is
still wide open with a number of underdogs winning or doing very well
this past week. Boston College had a win over Georgia Tech, Wake Forest
topped Miami, and Florida State barely held off NC State. Keep track of
the ACC WBB standings
here. |
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Top 25 Polls
UNC drops to #14 in the AP
poll and #15 in the ESPN/USA Today poll after our loss at VT. Other ACC
teams in the top 25 include Duke (#6/7), Florida State (#15/16), Georgia
Tech (#22/NR), and Virginia (#25/22). Maryland and Miami (Fl) are also
receiving votes. See the full listing
here. |
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FULL
COURT PRESS
Click
here
to view the issue #11 of Doctor Debby’s insider information from the UNC
WBB team. Click
here
to view the issue #12.
Note: You may need Adobe Reader Version 9 to access Full Court Press as
a .pdf document! Click
here
to install the latest version of Adobe Reader! |
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??
for the Coaches |
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Ever
had a question on how the game is played or why our team reacts to a
certain game event? Click
here
to send us your question to be answered during Coach Hatchell's weekly
radio show. The first few weeks have been so full of good information
that there has not been time for questions. Coach Hatchell did stay
after the show this week and answer several questions from the
audience.
As
this fan remembers it:
Q: How much of an impact does game
performance have on academics?
Coach:
That is a question for Jan Boxill, our spectacular academic adviser.
Jan:
A lot. Academic performance affects game performance and game
performance affects academics. We had a study hall the day after the MD
win that went very well.
Q: What is the rule about coaches on
the court during play?
Coach:
They shouldn't be there. The referees need to run up the sideline and
should not run into a coach. The referees always warn the coach to stay
in the coach’s box and off the court.
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01/17/10 Photo by jim Stickford
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TEMPO TALK |
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Events Committee
Our next
planned viewing party will be Monday, January 25th, at Time Out, for the
NC State game. Try to arrive between 6:30 and the 7 PM tip off to find a
good seat and order your food and drinks. Time Out is our permanent
location now!
Tar Heel Team
Tempo members, friends, and guests are also enjoying pre-game meals at
Time Out before home games. Dutch treat as always. Meet at 6:30pm on
Friday January 22 before the Clemson game. There will be extra special
activities including a “Dress in your best Beat Dook/I Love Carolina
outfit” contest before the Duke game on Sunday February 28th. |
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Membership Committee:
We’re
at 475+ members with new sign-ups every day.
New Year’s Resolution:
Ask friends who are fans of UNC Women’s Basketball to join Tar Heel Team
Tempo. Ask your seat mates at Carmichael to join. Forward this
e‑newsletter to them with an encouraging note. Tell them about our
ultimate objective: to fill the arena for home games in support of our
wonderful team. And don’t forget that by joining Tar Heel Team Tempo,
they will have access to fun events both with other fans and with the
UNC Women’s Basketball program.
Sign Up!
If you are not already a member of Tar Heel Team Tempo it’s easy to,
click
here
and take 2-3 minutes to complete the membership application. Membership
is free and members qualify for special benefits throughout the season.
If you are uncertain about whether you have already applied, please sign
up again or
click
here
and inquire by email about your status. |
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From the Chair:
The Steering Committee is
proud to announce the purchase of a banner for Tar Heel Team Tempo. It
has a Carolina blue background and the logo in the middle. Look for it
at the next Tar Heel game or Tar Heel Team Tempo event. |
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Communications Communicates!
Special thanks to the following contributors to this issue: Gary
Triplett, Bill Poteat, Jim Stickford, Editor Susan Lauber, Jackie
Lambertsen, and Jo Yvars. Click
here
to send us information, digital photos, or ideas for this e-newsletter. |
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Other Tar Heel Team Tempo Web Sites:
Facebook Fans:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tar-Heel-Team-Tempo/166253898988
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/uncwbbfans
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Click
here
to join us and watch positive support for the UNC Women’s Basketball
team grow until wherever we play, be it near or far, the stadium is
full! Go Heels! |
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