It’s uncharitable to pick on a neighbor or associate when they’re struggling. Members of most sports programs, and most fans, should know that ill-fate stalks us all, and that glorying in others’ misfortunes only demonstrates our short-sightedness and tempts fate.
So, as ACC fans watch mighty North Carolina men’s basketball unravel this season, or at least try to regain its footing in search of customary excellence, the wise thing to do is seek perspective.
Things could be worse, and have been occasionally at Chapel Hill.
Injuries, recruiting missteps, sudden roster fluctuations, and simple bad bounces can lay low any squad.