Tar Heels enter transitional phase after Independence Bowl loss

Posted Dec 27, 2011
Larry Fedora will begin plotting his path as UNC's new head coach with an official team meeting Jan. 9 when the players return from the holiday break. Fedora was not in attendance Monday as the Tar Heels (7-6) closed out the 2011 season with a lackluster effort and a 41-24 loss against Missouri in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl. (Fayetteville Observer)

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