Rating: Summary: No John Feinstein Review: This book has some interesting early history of the ACC, but overall John Feinstein has covered much of the material far better in a couple of his books. And does either the Winston-Salem Journal or Simon & Schuster have a copy editor who knows grammar? Dozens of times, the author writes things such as "Duke continued their run ...." Noun and verb agreement, anyone? Then the author has Johnny Green playing for Michigan State University on page 58 (yup) and for University of Michigan on page 139 (nope). That's about the same thing as writing Michael Jordan played for N.C. State. This one is for ACC diehards in North Carolina only.
Rating: Summary: Welcome to North Carolina Review: To many fans of college basketball, the ACC can be defined most seasons by what happens within the confines of the state of North Carolina. With four teams growing up within 50 miles of each other, and each one featuring a host of truly unique and competitive individuals as their coaches, the North Carolina teams have continually dominated the scene in college basketball for the past 50 years.The book follows the story of Duke, North Carolina, NC State, and Wake Forest from their days in the Southern Conference to the formation of the ACC, right up until today. Each era is defined by the men who coached and played for each of these teams throughout the years. The book provides an excellent history lesson on what has become the center of power in the most competitive conference in college basketball. I have been a fan of ACC basketball for the last ten years and this book helped me to learn the history of the most storied teams within the league. If you are a fan of NCAA basketball, this is an excellent book and should be highly recommended.
Rating: Summary: A must read for any fan of college hoops Review: Well written, informative and a must read if you follow college basketball. If you are an ACC fan, order this book NOW! This book explains the reasons behind some of the most intense rivalries in all of sports.
Rating: Summary: A great read for college basketball fans Review: What a terrific book. An essential, easy to read volume for any college basketball fan, Four Corners provides insight into the essential programs of college basketball's homeland. If you are a fan of hoops, you must own this book.
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