Mack Brown Second-Guesses Decision: Should Have Gone For It

Posted Nov 12, 2021
UNC head coach Mack Brown made a mistake Thursday night. He went against his instincts, and he believes it backfired. With North Carolina trailing 23-20 and facing a fourth-and-goal at the Pittsburgh 2-yard-line with 57 seconds remaining in a game the Tar Heels appeared down and out before clawing back into contention, he chose the safer path. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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