Georgia Tech Rivalries: 10 Reasons Why We Hate Duke

Feb 13, 2013; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Mason Plumlee (5) defends as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Dexter Strickland (1) shoots during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports

#2 – Duke-UNC

Let’s get this straight. Duke and North Carolina are two of the most storied college basketball programs in the nation. Hands down two of the best ever. That said, it’s absolutely ridiculous how this game gets treated like the Yankees-Red Sox, with every network who broadcasts college hoops thinking the entire country is just as enthralled by the Tobacco Road rivalry as those in the Carolinas. When the Blue Devils and Tar Heels meet up, it’s as if the rest of the basketball world just stops.