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Blue Blood TV Podcast
Blue Blood Rivalry TV is a weekly show airing every Thursday night. Hosts debate, discuss, compare, and contrast all Duke & Carolina basketball. The debate hits its pinnacle when the Blues battle it during their annual Blue Blood Rivalry matchup. The show stars Hassan Pinto (Moderator), Will Phelan (UNC Pundit), and Darryl Brunson (Duke Pundit). The pundits will give their unfiltered and passionate opinions about the biggest stories from that week and their thoughts about the upcoming weekend matchups! The co-hosts will join regular guests and contributors with unique insights. The show includes daily sports news, interviews with sports journalists, athletes, personalities, spirited debates, rumors, and other topics.
Blue Blood TV Podcast
Portal Power vs. Five-Star Force: The Rivalry Reloaded, S8 Ep.3
The greatest rivalry in sports is brewing HERE in December! We've reached the flashpoint of the 2025-26 season as UNC and Duke prepare for formidable opponents, and we get to contrast and compare their performances.
Host Hassan Pinto tries to keep the peace as Will Phelan (UNC) and Darryl Brunson (Duke) draw battle lines over roster strategy and program identity.
🔥 On the Agenda: Who Has the Edge?
- Portal Power vs. Five-Star Force: Does Hubert Davis's newly assembled, experienced roster (led by transfers like Kyan Evans and big men like Henri Veesaar) have the necessary chemistry to match Jon Scheyer's Cameron Boozer-led machine?
- The Freshman Fight: We break down the early-season rivalry between lottery-bound big men Caleb Wilson (UNC) and ACC Preseason Rookie of the Year Cameron Boozer (Duke). Who dominates the paint in Cameron Indoor?
- The Back Court Test: Is UNC’s back court good enough?
- Predictions & Program Pressure: Darryl guarantees a Duke victory to confirm their preseason ranking, while Will argues UNC (ranked No. 15) is poised for a fantastic season ahead.
Don't miss the fiery debate, deep analysis, and final score predictions.
Keywords: Duke basketball, Carolina basketball, Louisville, Jason Williams, Hubert Davis, combo guards, transfer, Dean Dome, ACC
