TO THE EDITOR:
While Kendall’s wrist adds to a frustratingly long list of injuries, what’s most upsetting is that this keeps happening to a great group of guys we’ve come to love for the way they represent our student body.
On Feb. 9, I woke up still at the best school in the world. I wouldn’t trade a single one of our players for the entire Duke team and a zillion dollars. I’m proud to be represented by players who don’t flick off another team’s students. Guys like Zeller, the always humble academic All-American. Guys like Henson, constantly smiling (while scowls are so common at Cameron). Guys like Kendall, who never fails to credit his teammates (his assist records just means teammates are finishing shots). Guys who play pickup games with their peers.
This is why seeing Marshall interviewed Sunday — still positive and gracious, even managing to smile through teary eyes — broke my heart.
“I think what hurts the most is I want to be able to be here for my team.”
These words, followed by how proud he is of his team and his praises of Stilman White, were a painful reminder of why we love this team. These guys care about each other, their team and UNC.
While I hope and pray for a quick recovery, no matter what happens between now and April 2, I will always love this team. I wouldn’t trade them for anyone. Kendall, your example truly makes me proud to be a Tar Heel.
Dorothy Irwin ’13
Journalism and
religious studies
