Chansky’s Notebook: Casual Opener?
Posted Sep 1, 2017
What’s your over-under on the attendance Saturday? Playing at home on Labor Day Weekend has always been a dicey proposition for UNC football. Not in terms of win or lose, the Tar Heels generally play a non-conference patsy in their opener. It’s the atmosphere – or lack thereof – that can be a killer. Larry Fedora noticed it early on, when he debuted as UNC’s coach.
(Chapelboro.com)
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