A quote from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, “Every battle is one or lost before it is ever fought,” adorned Tar Heel football workout shirts four years ago. Though perhaps an oversimplification, the statement’s central message, that preparation is the key to victory, rings true. For the Tar Heel football team, that means practicing with purpose during the week to win the battle on Saturday.
“It’s cliché, but you play how you practice,” junior cornerback Desmond Lawrence said. “Coach (Gene) Chizik comes in on Tuesday, and we all know it’s a business day.”
Tuesdays are the Tar Heels’ first day of practice after Sunday film study and a day off the field on Monday.