One word.
Turnovers.
In their first two games, the football Tar Heels have outgained the opposition in total offensive yards. That's usually good. But, if you give the opposition the ball on the 1 yard line then they don't need to gain a lot of yards! They just need that 1 yard to score ! And that's what Va Tech did a masterfull job of Saturday against the Heels. They intercepted passes and blocked kicks to get the shortest field. And it worked like a charm.
Tar Heel fans have lots to worry about the rest of the way. A tough schedule , an inability to play mistake free football, etc. But maybe these Tar Heels can get better every week. And maybe they can play an entire game without a turnover. And maybe they can continue to toughen up against the run like they did this weekend. And maybe, just maybe, they can figure out how to gain 1 yard when it counts.
There are still 10 games left. Until they lose 5 or 6 they still have a chance at a good, bowl slected season. That's what makes college football so great.
Terribly biased,
MrTarheel
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