Expecting more and doing more than expected

Posted Oct 8, 2008
UNC whipped Connecticut, ranked No. 24 at the time, 38-12 on Saturday, and now looks primed and ready for this week's visit from Notre Dame, the most prestigious program in the country. But, as is often the case in life and athletics, looks can be deceiving. Butch Davis said that the Tar Heels had enough positives to cover the flaws that remain in their game and must be addressed before UNC can be fully prepared for the Irish this week. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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