Art Chansky's Notebook

Laughable Loophole

Posted by Art Chansky | Feb 15, 2012 | Uncategorized

Okay, all of those who think it’s okay for Butch Davis to finagle an “administrative” job in the National Football League and keep his full severance from UNC, raise your right hand. Those of you who think Davis is trying to...

The Chansky Plan

Posted by Art Chansky | Feb 7, 2012 | Uncategorized

Well, timing is everything. Just last week, I explained the ACC’s current 16-game basketball schedule to those who don’t know, or care, how it works. Thought my breakdown of the two permanent partners, three-year rotation of...

The ACC's Funky Format

Posted by Art Chansky | Jan 31, 2012 | Uncategorized

Does it beguile you, bemuse you or just plain bug you that Carolina plays six ACC opponents only once each season and the other five twice? And while the Tar Heels hosted Georgia Tech Sunday night and visit Wake Forest tonight,...

Best of BobLee

Posted by Art Chansky | Jan 20, 2012 | Uncategorized

This week brings a new section to Chapelboro on Carolina Basketball called Drive To The Championship, which we all hope the Tar Heels will do between now and April 2 in New Orleans (Thursday night’s second half at Virginia Tech...

January 19, 2012

Posted by Art Chansky | Jan 19, 2012 | Sports Notebook

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Get Ready To Rumble

Posted by Art Chansky | Jan 13, 2012 | Uncategorized

Frankly, I am worried Carolina’s basketball team may be too good for its own good. The Tar Heels have improved their defense and intensity since early season losses to UNLV and Kentucky, and they blew out their first two...

Good Chemistry, At Last

Posted by Art Chansky | Jan 6, 2012 | Uncategorized

Even as Larry Fedora injects a youthful, wide-eyed energy into Carolina Football not seen here since Mack Brown, the Butch backers and Holden haters continue to view the glass as more than half empty. I ran into such a group...

The Bowl 'System'

Posted by Art Chansky | Dec 30, 2011 | Uncategorized

Many viewers who watched Carolina’s dismal loss to Missouri in the Independence Bowl Monday night – an apt ending to the ugly Butch Davis era – wondered why the Tar Heels even agreed to go to Shreveport, Louisiana, over...

A 'Subtle' Case

Posted by Art Chansky | Dec 23, 2011 | Uncategorized

On the surface, Ohio State’s NCAA sanctions in football do not bode well for Carolina’s forthcoming verdict. In almost every case, the NCAA extended the Buckeyes’ self-imposed penalties, adding four lost scholarships to the five...

Chapel Hill Saturday

Posted by Art Chansky | Dec 19, 2011 | Uncategorized

For me, Saturday was a bright blue reminder of why we’re so lucky to live in Chapel Hill. Compared to other places, it’s just so easy and friendly. Went out to get the paper and on the way in I saw my right rear tire was almost...

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