Wake Helps Heels Self-Destruct

Posted Oct 28, 2007

The Tar Heels have come close numerous times this season. That allowed them to find solace even in defeat; surely the failings of youth, and the adjustment to new coach Butch Davis and staff, would recede with practice and experience. But in dropping to 2-6 after a bye week in which they had plenty of time to prepare, the Heels played their worst game of the year. (WRAL.com)

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