UNC pays price for No. 1: It's blinding blazer madness

Posted Jan 11, 2008

As the nation's No. 1 team, North Carolina knows it's going to get every team's best shot. It also is likely to get every coach's showiest wardrobe item. Against North Carolina on Monday, Clemson coach Oliver Purnell donned a bright orange jacket. And Tar Heels coach Roy Williams is expecting to see the rich red blazer Sidney Lowe is fond of sporting when UNC takes on N.C. State on Saturday. (Daily Press)

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