Do they have enough money to hire anybody that can make a real difference for a team in upstate NY?

Never a easy game playing at Clemson with their great running attack. Defense will have to step up big time for Carolina to have a chance. Hampton and Maye have to produce for the offense

The University of North Carolina’s Kenan Stadium is in the process of replacing its existing light installations with LED lights. The project marks yet another construction effort in and around Kenan Stadium this summer. The northwest end of the Kenan Football Center is currently undergoing extensive renovations to build a fan zone outside the facility. (Chapelboro.com)

Notre Dame and NBC have extended their TV deal to 2029. Terms have not been disclosed for the extension, but the current deal pays ND about $22M per year. In the new deal, some games will be available only on NBC's streaming service, Peacock.

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...and well... why?

Honestly, tonight I almost decided to stop writing these. First, I dunno who's keeping "official" stats, but they need to be replaced. Just wow. And second, I feel like I'm back in friggin 2014. More on that below.

All that notwithstanding... some stuff:

- As I've warned more than once, sometimes 3s ain't gonna fall, but transition is constant. We shot poorly from deep (except for Washington), but we got almost half our points in transition

- Speaking of Washington, any more doubters? Let's put that nonsense to rest, shall we?

- Encouraging to see some delayed 42, triggered on perimeter screens. BUT... the ball-side "interceptor" needs to get his ass in the damned passing lane.

- Also, the one series of 44 resulted in a steal by EC.

-- As mentioned previously, I like that our guys have an "edge". When UCR got chippy, we gave it right back. That edge might serve us well vs the dooks of the world. High and Withers in particular were giving them what-for.

- Speaking of chippy, UCR got frustrated because of our defense, and especially when EC and Seth were in the backcourt together (Cadeau pitched another shutout, FYI)

- Mando continues to be more efficient with fewer minutes --- and he finally knocked down a 3 (!) --- although I can do without the heat-check

Finally, back to the intro --- i.e., why?:
Telling moment --- at the end of the first half, Hubert calls his TO for the last shot. Ok, cool. BUT... he inexplicably takes out EC --- our one (and ONLY) guy who can create a good look for himself or a teammate at will. Honestly, at that point, I literally threw my hands up, and sure enough, we got diddly-squat. Here's the bottom line: The current startiing lineup is NOT our best lineup. Period. Not for half-court, and certainly not for transition. It is past time to put that out to pasture and not repeat 2014.

And BTW:
EC at PG --- 47 pts (26 transition)
RJ at PG --- 30 pts (12 transition)

Anyway, on to Atlantis and real competition.
Can only hope we start with our best foot forward...

UNC at NC State on Nov. 25 is on another 6-day TV hold by the ACC

Every one of the following coaches needs to be dismissed, and if it takes Mack Brown's retirement, so be it. If there are players whose feelings are hurt by the departure of any of these 5 men, then there is the door, and we know who the problem players are. You DO NOT pass GO. You DO NOT get $200. GTFO!

• Gene Chizik Assistant Head Coach for Defense
• Tommy Thigpen Co-Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers
• Charlton Warren Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
• Tim Cross Defensive Line
• Jason Jones Cornerbacks

UNC's national ranking in Total Yards Allowed.

• 2024: ~#87
• 2023: #115
• 2022: #94
• 2021: #58
• 2020: #49
• 2019: #105
• 2018: #98
• 2017: #63
• 2016: #95
• 2015: #117
• 2014: #64

Considering that Storm Duck and Camron Kelly are starters on a defense that is playing in the ACC Title game, and looked good doing it, and that our defensive talent level is well above average, it's pretty clear that there is a severe coaching problem.

I am here ready to roll.

Drove to Gastonia after leaving the Dean Dome at 1:30 this morning, four-and-a-half hours sleep, and now here in Death Valley.

Weather is beautiful. Clemson fans I've spoken with are very confident. Should be interesting.

6-4 BC is losing at 2-8 Pitt 3-10 in the 2nd. Pitt is playing its 3rd team QB.

Never can post in it. Not sure why it exists tbh.

You want to see how you use your TE's? watch how Brohm is eating Miami up with his TE's. I only wish!!

GO HEELS!!