Butch Davis getting Sendek-like over rivalry

Posted Nov 18, 2010
As the fourth contest between North Carolina and NC State in the Butch Davis/Tom O'Brien era approaches, the contrast in how each coach handles the rivalry week are as big a talking point as the actual game. O'Brien got the ball rolling on Monday when he said Wolfpack players understand the their game against the Tar Heels is a must-win and has become "something that is part of the culture here." (WRAL Sports Fan)

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