Fundamental shifts in attitude helped Fox lead Tar Heels to the World Series

Posted Jun 16, 2006

UNC's struggles in the ACC Baseball Tournament are well-documented -- the team is 7-16 in the event under coach Mike Fox, including four 0-2 showings -- and the Tar Heels had played in only one super regional before 2006. The cycle of rigorous off-seasons followed by successful regular seasons followed by brief postseasons was frustrating for everyone. But Fox broke that routine by ... breaking his routine. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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