Tar Heels deal with harsh dose of reality

Posted Nov 20, 2013
The difference between the real-life Tar Heels and the hypothetical ones is substantial. And that gap might not close any time soon. There is no timetable for when the NCAA will release its punishment for P.J. Hairston and Leslie McDonald. With each passing week, it seems more likely that the pair will miss a substantial portion of the season. (Fayetteville Observer)

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