Execution lacking for youthful Heels

Posted Nov 23, 2010
Roy Williams came to his press conference Monday afternoon with his right thumb taped. "I hit one of my players," Williams joked. After two straight losses, Williams said he didn't hit one of players because he had too many options. All kidding aside, Williams — who said he injured his thumb catching a pass in practice — offered a simple solution for the Tar Heels' two-game losing streak. "We just have to play better," Williams said. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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