Inexcusable Start

Posted Sep 15, 2012
North Carolina’s chances for an upset over the 19th-ranked Cardinals on Saturday were dealt what seemed like a lethal blow in the first half. There were different explanations for UNC’s performance before halftime. “It was lack of effort, lack of intensity, lack of passion, lack of enthusiasm, a lot of mental mistakes, you name it,” head coach Larry Fedora told reporters following the loss. (Inside Carolina)

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