A certain “electricity” in the air

Posted Nov 9, 2019
When North Carolina played its 2019 home opener on September 7th against Miami, there was “electricity” in the air. Coach Mack Brown was back. UNC had beaten South Carolina the week before and expectations were high. A similar event took place November 8, 1997, and Morton collection volunteer Jack Hilliard takes a look back 22 years ago. (UNC.edu)

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