Boozer vs. Wilson: Reality Checks and Pressure Cookers | S8 Ep.4

The honeymoon phase is officially over.

This week on the Blue Blood TV Podcast, Hassan Pinto, Will Phelan, and Darryl Brunson dive into a weekend where a single point made the difference between a celebration in Chapel Hill and a crisis in Durham. As the calendar flips and the ACC schedule looms, it’s time for a massive reality check on the "Portal Power" vs. "Five-Star Force" debate.

On this episode:

The Ohio State Squeaker: UNC walked away with a 71-70 win, but was it a display of veteran "Portal Power" or a lucky escape fueled by Caleb Wilson’s heroics? Will Phelan defends the Heels' grit while the guys ask: Is Hubert Davis relying too much on a freshman?The MSG Meltdown: Duke fans, look away. Darryl Brunson has to answer for a 17-point collapse at the Garden against Texas Tech. From 58% free-throw shooting to "Freshman Fragility," we break down what went wrong and whether Cameron Boozer has enough help to carry the load.The Pressure Cooker is Loading: With an unranked Florida State coming to the Smith Center on Tuesday and Georgia Tech heading to Cameron on Wednesday, we preview the ACC openers. Are these "get-right" games, or are we looking at a historic week of upsets?Listener Mailbag: We tackle your most heated comments about the "Blue Blood" hierarchy and who really owns Tobacco Road as we head into the New Year.

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