That was fun. Depending on your love of close December games, yesterday’s game was either exciting or nerve-wracking. North Carolina held off a pesky Wake Forest squad to eek out a tougher-than-expected ACC opener. The Heels entered conference play with a solid 11-2 record, but questions still lingered.
As 2017 draws to a close, it’s fair to say there are still valid concerns. There’s an old adage that says you shouldn’t get too critical after a win. So, with that in mind, what did the conference opener teach us as we head into 2018?
Big Man Problems
Drawing on rock band The Verve Pipe for inspiration, this song kept running through my head as I watched UNC’s freshmen struggle with yet another experienced post player.