It feels like it’s a common refrain this season: “it wasn’t pretty but...”
In all four of Carolina’s games this season, the Tar Heels allowed the opposing team to hang in for a little while. Appalachian State had to go to two overtimes while the other three saw Carolina eventually exert their will and take over. It’s frustrating, especially for a fanbase that is used to feeling like Charlie Brown trying to kick that football. Unlike previous seasons, though, this squad seems to be able to take a team’s first punch and recover. It’s a weird feeling to see UNC take a punch and punch back in this way.