Amato deserves blame for loss

Two straight years, N.C. State has fallen to the Tar Heels despite at least a slight edge in talent. So the time seems right to pounce on Amato. And many have. I'm reminded of a former N.C. State player who last month wrote to me after I ran a previous column suggesting Amato's days could be numbered. Coming to the defense of Amato, the former player wrote, "I do not think you know Chuck Amato." He was correct. I only know the big-chested coach who turns on his whoop-tail mode every time he sits behind a microphone. (Rocky Mount Telegram)