Butch Davis, America is watching

Posted Sep 11, 2008
OK, Butch Davis, show us something. You've got the spotlight all to yourself. The second-year North Carolina football coach and his team visit Rutgers tonight for an ESPN game and ... There will be no political convention coverage on other channels. The next season of "American Idol" hasn't begun yet. To my knowledge, Britney Spears won't be attempting to accept any music awards. The timing couldn't be more ideal for Davis to make a splash. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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