Separate threads for the football and basketball games or do we lump them both together? I am thinking separate might be better, though just one would be nice during the overlap.

Definitely 2 threads...

Chatter, I remember when you used to post the "official game day thread" for basketball sometimes days in advance... I guess that's another way to judge your entusiasm having wanned.

Agreed...two threads

A solid showing in Charlotte by the Bearcat faithful, black and red blanketing the downtown.