As Tar Heels start chase for history, they focus on a little fun

Posted Mar 16, 2018
Roy Williams burst into the UNC locker room as only he can, full of joy and Southern chutzpah. He looked around and shouted orders. “Everyone to the back of the room,” the 67-year-old coach said Friday after the Tar Heels’ 84-66 victory over Lipscomb in the first round of the NCAA tournament. “I don’t care who you are. Everyone, back up.” The reaction was prompt. (Washington Post)

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