Chansky’s Notebook: Reality Check

Posted Jan 21, 2020
Is this a good year or bad year for UNC to have a down year? That’s a good question. It is clear the Tar Heels are on their way to finishing closer to last in the ACC than first. They are 1-5, 8-9 overall, with no game left on the schedule that looks like a sure win — and that is rare at UNC. A good recruiting class of 5-stars and 4-stars is coming this summer. (Chapelboro.com)

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