Mack was asked about the value of playing teams like App State, which I think is not in the best interest for UNC. Carolina wins in 2 OTs and drop in the rankings. It's a no-win situation. Here is what he said:
“Yeah, I think it's a great thing for the state of North Carolina to have and I encourage NC State and East Carolina and all those people to schedule them and play them. Because it's a fun game. I'm proud for App State. Like I said, they've got East Carolina at home next week and go to Wyoming. I mean, Sean Clark has got a real difficult schedule.
"But one of the problems with these types of games -- we play Charlotte, we play NC Central next year -- is that all of the pressure is on our kids. There's no pressure on App State because nobody thinks they're going to win the game. But all the pressure's on us, and unless we win, we're awful. It just kills you because it's a regional game. So, I think that's the most difficult thing is it's a great game."
“Yeah, I think it's a great thing for the state of North Carolina to have and I encourage NC State and East Carolina and all those people to schedule them and play them. Because it's a fun game. I'm proud for App State. Like I said, they've got East Carolina at home next week and go to Wyoming. I mean, Sean Clark has got a real difficult schedule.
"But one of the problems with these types of games -- we play Charlotte, we play NC Central next year -- is that all of the pressure is on our kids. There's no pressure on App State because nobody thinks they're going to win the game. But all the pressure's on us, and unless we win, we're awful. It just kills you because it's a regional game. So, I think that's the most difficult thing is it's a great game."
