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Lucas: The Fifth Stage

SOUTH BEND, Ind.—How does this work, actually?

I think we're supposed to sit in a circle. I'm not sure if we have to join hands or not, but at this point, it probably wouldn't hurt.

I called this meeting, so I'll start: My name is Adam Lucas, and I'm a Carolina basketball fan.

There are five stages of grief. It has been our distinct displeasure to experience every single one of them over the last 38 days. Can you believe that? It has only been 38 days since this saga truly began on January 11 with an improbable 79-76 loss to Clemson in the Smith Center.