Chansky’s Notebook: UNC Football Faces Test of Toughness At Boston College

Posted Nov 19, 2024
Mack Brown is not known as a tough guy coach, but he has to be one this week. His Tar Heels have scrapped back from a four-game losing streak to earn bowl status but are at the crossroads. They are 1-10 against Power 5 schools to end the last three seasons. At 6-4, Carolina faces a Boston College team Saturday that definitely has a tough-guy leader. (Chapelboro.com)

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