Miami Hurricanes 2020 Game Preview: UNC Tar Heels

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Some people laughed when Mack Brown was announced as North Carolina’s head coach last offseason. Having made a name for himself in the ESPN/ABC studio and broadcast booth, it seemed as though he was one of those coaches who had settled into the coaching version of retirement.

No one’s laughing now.

Brown made an instant impact last year, beating South Carolina in Charlotte in their season opener. While it was considered an upset at that time, UNC finished with the better record when all was said and done. The following week, we all know what happened. Freshman QB Sam Howell led UNC to an early first half lead, and later converted a 4th and 17 late…