Haven't been back here for a Duke-Maryland game in a few years, which is equivalent to sitting somewhere up in the heavens with my kids. It definitely has a different feel than others, and that has everything to do with the hated team in black and blue.

Having covered the Blue Devils for years in the NCAA tournament, it's hard for me to have the same kind of passion my kids have. They call Mike Krzyzewski "The Devil" and other things that would get me fired if I put them in this blog.

But I certainly understand it.

Among those at courtside for tonight's game are Gene Shue and Tom McMillen, two of the greatest Terps from their generations. Also saw Stu Vetter, the coach at Montrose Christian, who has a couple of players Gary Williams wants very badly. Anyway, it's almost time for tipoff...