UNC-OSU: Postgame Quotes & Audio

Posted Nov 29, 2007

"We feel very fortunate. Our kids feel good in that locker room and I [think] they should feel that way. Ohio State had won 27 in a row in this building and the crowd was really good for them. At the same time, we understand that Thad [Matta’s] got a young team. To lose as much as he did from last year, it’s hard to maintain that same level, but I have tremendous respect for his coaching staff and for him and his players." (Inside Carolina)

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