Tar Heel Times · May 13, 2015
Tar Heels would run "through a brick wall' for Guthridge
Bill Guthridge was Dean Smith's right-hand man, a loyal assistant who had opportunities to go and run his own program but remained in Chapel Hill and helped Smith build a dynasty during their 30 years together. When Smith stepped down after the 1997 season, Guthridge took over and the program didn't suffer during his three years in charge. (Asheville Citizen-Times)