Another week. Another close game. All this football season has been missing is Bill Murray from Groundhog Day. As they have five other times this season, UNC walked off the field with a heartbreaking loss. After winning the first two games of the season with come-from-behind fourth-quarter drives, the Heels have lost six one-possession games.
Instead of dwelling on that frustration, let’s try and find three lessons. Here we go.
Get Rid of Targeting
The outcome of the game did not hinge on two targeting calls in the first half, but they were probably the best microcosm of the comedy that is ACC referees.