Chansky’s Notebook: Dimming of the Blue

Posted Jun 9, 2023
What is happening in college athletics hits harder at UNC than perhaps any other school in the country. The Tar Heel brand has shined well beyond its numerous national titles. It has been grounded in family, loyalty, and togetherness from Frank McGuire to Dean Smith to Roy Williams, three Hall of Fame coaches tethered to each other for more than 60 years. (Chapelboro.com)

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