Hokie smoked

Posted Nov 28, 2005

“We played a heck of a first half and had a heck of an opportunity to do something special, which was our theme for the 48-plus hours since leaving Chapel Hill,” said UNC Coach John Bunting. “But unfortunately, like it has happened several times this year, in the third quarter we just don’t get it started very well. I wish I had an explanation for it, and it’s very frustrating to me, staff and the players alike.” (Daily Tar Heel)

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