Al Groh and the Cavaliers picked up their first win. Finally.

A win is a win is a win is a win … and for those who no longer recognize what one looks like, this week’s game against UNC resulted in a win. Not a terribly pretty win, I grant you. Not a win without issues, true. Not a dominating win, I agree. Not a win that will register on the national scene, we all accept. But a win. A much needed win. A stop-the-bleeding-before-you-return-home win. A 1-0 in the conference win. And most importantly, a win … period. Finally. And that sure makes it a lot more fun to break things down.

1. 1-0. Sometimes, being a head coach is all about getting your team to focus on a next step, and only a next step. In this regard, Al Groh has shown some skill over the years, and this week was another example.

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