After a thorough beating of Miami last weekend (don’t let the +10 margin fool you, those garbage time scores flattered the Hurricanes), North Carolina finds itself on the precipice of achieving something many thought impossible. Back-to-back appearances in the ACC championship game, and perhaps... a conference title?
A lot of hurdles still need to be cleared before we engage in that kind of heavy talk, but if UNC is a serious contender (which I believe they are), Virginia needs to be dealt with. Carolina has earned the right to approach this game with swagger rather than fear. UVA is outmatched and outclassed, and if the Tar Heels play to their potential and capability, there’s no reason why the Cavs won’t retreat to Charlottesville with another L on their head.