WEEK 8 #VIEWERSGUIDE Part 1

Editor's Note: Only getting my Thursday Picks Up Today. It's Bid Day at the office and yours truly's a busy man. Will have the rest up some time tomorrow

Went 10-11-1 last week bringing me to 45-46-2 for the year.......

Thursday Night

• East Carolina (-2) vs Temple - 7pm - The Deuce
• I've bet against ECU once this year and it bit me in the ass. G Vegas will be LIT tonight
• Georgia Southern at Appalachian State (-6.5) - 730pm - The U
• I will never go against my crew of Hawgs I played with in High School on a pick. I started alongside 3 of App State's 3 time national champion offensive linemen in high school and played with numerous others who played skill positions at App. My support and my money is with that brotherhood. The Rock will be on another level this evening for this rivalry game. 
• Cal (+3.5) at UCLA - 9pm - The Mothership
• I personally believe UCLA's in free-fall this year as the injuries have added up. Cal scores just too damn much

More coming tomorrow....

Mid-Season Looksie at the ACC Coastal

The ACC Coastal never fails to disappoint, and especially hasn't in 2015. A team that the world expected (and me) to be successful coming off all guns a blazin in 2014 now find themselves well out of the ACC Coastal Division race. To reiterate to let's look at How I saw the ACC Coastal finishing this year.

1. Georgia Tech 9-3 (6-2 in conference)
T2. Carolina 9-3 (5-3 in conference)
T2. Virginia Tech 8-4 (5-3 in conference)
T2. Pittsburgh 8-4 (5-3 in conference)
5. The U 7-5 (4-4 in conference)
6. Duke 7-5 (3-5 in conference)
7. UVA 2-10 (1-7 in conference)

Current ACC Coastal Standings

1. Pittsburgh 5-1 (3-0 in conference)
T2. Duke 5-1 (2-0 in conference)
T2. North Carolina 5-1 (2-0 in conference)
T4. Miami 4-2 (1-1 in conference)
T4. UVA 2-4 (1-1 in conference)
6. Virginia Tech 3-4 (1-2 in conference)
7. Georgia Tech 2-5 (0-4)

Where I was Spot On:

North Carolina at 5-1

• The route to 5-1 took a different route with Carolina stumbling out of the gate to Sakerlina, in a game where if you played 100 times Carolina would have won 95. Carolina took advantage of a much worse than advertised Georgia Tech squad rallying from 21 points down, earning their first win in Atlanta in 18 years. Carolina should take care of UVA this upcoming weekend before their back loaded schedule featuring roadies at Pitt, Virginia Tech, State and home games against Duke and Miami. Is Carolina a true coastal contender? We'll know by November 7th.

Miami at 4-2

• Like North Carolina, the Canes find themselves exactly where I thought they'd be halfway through the year, but just a little bit different of a route to get there. Much like in many other years I fully expect Miami to engage in their late season swoon shortly after playing their one All World Game of the year. As I mentioned on the twittersphere yesterday, I list their Halloween date at Duke a prime candidate.

UVA at 2-4

• UVA finds themselves soundly at 2-4 having traveling the route along the #MikeLondonFarewellTour I expected them to travel. UVA's beat the teams they were supposed to (both Bill and Mary and Cuse barely) and lost in hilarious fashion to the likes of Boise State and Notre Dame. The second half of UVA's schedule doesn't get any easier with UVA still having to face the likes of UNC. Duke, GT, VT, The U and Louisville. I can't see a game of those they'll be favored in. 

Duke at 5-1

• Duke's one game better in the ACC than I expected thanks to how deplorable Georgia Tech's been, but is a game worse in out of conference thanks to their loss a now hemorrhaging Northwestern squad. I'm still convinced this team's been unchallenged this year and I saw that even with the respect I have for Coach Cutcliffe. Duke's next four are against Virginia Tech, Miami, UNC and Pitt. I fully expect Duke to split those four games best case scenario before rounding out the year with gimmes against Wake Forest and UVA.

Where I was close:

Pittsburgh at 5-1 (one game better)

• While many folks are considering Pitt's performance this year a surprise, I'm quick to state that Pitt had all of the tools in place to make something happen in Narduzzi's first year. Even with James Conner's season ending injury (who they've missed) Pitt's program under Chryst and now under Narduzzi has been built around physical play at the Line of Scrimmage. Pitt's Offensive Line is arguably one of the best units in the conference. On defense, Pitt needed a jolt for the for the sneaky talented unit they have in the program: Narduzzi was that guy. Pitt may not light up the scoreboard, but damn, they just pound away at opposing teams. Can't forget, this teams a long filed goal away from being undefeated (only loss to currently undefeated Iowa)

Virginia Tech 3-4 (one game worse out of conference)

• Virginia Tech, I thought you'd be 4-3 heading into your battle against Duke, having lost to the likes of Miami, Pitt and Ohio State. When you headed into half time against Ohio State, I was ready to wipe your season prediction clean from with the lead over Ohio State. An injured QB and injury to your best player on defense  and my prediction still looked dead on until the egg you laid in the second half against ECU. Where yo go from here? Start with defending your home turf against Duke. 

Where I was WAYYYYYYY off

Georgia Tech at 2-5 (3 games worse)

• As I mentioned above, I bought into the Georgia Tech hype train earlier this year. I was as convinced as any that the combination of Paul Johnson and Justin Thomas would rule the ACC Coastal for a second straight year. Boy was I wrong. Georgia Tech's faced severe attrition in the backfield this year, finding only two reliable players in A Back Patrick Skov and newbie B Back Marcus Marshall. Outside of that Thomas is the only play maker on Georgia Tech's offense. The offensive line, despite returning 4 starters, has been a disappointment this year. The defense, like last year, hasn't been able to stop a beach ball and doesn't have the offense to bail them out. Ga Tech has an opportunity to save their season this upcoming weekend when they host Florida State (a team I expected them to beat this year). The Jackets can certainly beat FSU... will they? To be determined. 

Ok, Frat, How're folks gonna finish?

Here's how I see the Coastal playing out, besides the obvious (CHAOS)

T6. UVA - UVA had a brutal out of conference schedule and now they have a tough ACC finishing schedule. I saw this UVA team winning two games this year but I wouldn't be surprised to see them steal one down the stretch. UVA finishes 3-9 (2-6 in the ACC) and Mike London gets tossed following the VT Game.

T6. Georgia Tech - Georgia Tech ran themselves out of contention for the ACC title and would need a miracle to work their way back in. I think PJ and Co misses a bowl this year and the off season afterwards should be all sorts of fun. GT finishes 4-8 (2-6 in the ACC). Think PJ is kept after a 4 win season? I couldn't tell ya. 

5. Virginia Tech - Virginia Tech's done themselves no favors by losing to Miami and Pittsburgh if they want to be in the Coastal race. This past weekend was a virtual elimination game for the cause. If VT wants to be in Charlotte December 5th, they'll have to win out. I don't see that happening 

6-6 (4-4 in conference). Other predictions include that I'll be in attendence for Beamer's final game in Lane Stadium, Tech makes a bowl (barely) and a coach not named Shane or Bud is the HBC in BBurg next year. 

T3. Duke - My Carolina homer hat will probably get me in trouble on this prediction but I foresee a mid season derp coming from Duke. Duke hasn't played a soul yet this year with their best win looking like it came over Boston College. Duke goes 1-3 over the next 4 then finishes off with a pair of gimme wins (against Wake and UVA) to finish up the year. 8-4 (5-3 in the ACC).

T3. Miami - The Nation's still waiting on Miami to have their All-World performance that we see once a year. The main candidates are this upcoming weekend for a RETURN OF THE CLEMSONING or against Duke on Halloween. Road Night Games are ALWAYS a prime candidate for Miami to look like 2001 Miami so I'm gonna go with that. Miami will eventually drop a couple (GT and/or UVA) they have no business losing and the Miami fan base will dream of having Butch Davis return this off-season. Miami 8-4 (5-3 in the ACC)

T1. Carolina - Carolina, according to many are currently the favorites to win the Coastal and with a hot team currently 5-1, it's not out of bounds to think that. What worries me are two games: at Pittsburgh and at NC State. I still don't like how this defense matches up against physical offenses and Larry Fedora teams continue to ply much better in Kenan than they do on the road. Unfortunately I think the loss to Pittsburgh in about a week and a half is what keeps Carolina out of Charlotte this year. A loss I predicted early on. I really, really, REALLY, hope I'm wrong cause I'd love to be in my hometown December 5th. UNC finishes 9-3 (6-2 in the ACC)

T1. Pittsburgh - Welcome to the ACC, Coach Pat Narduzzi. Yours truly thinks that your squads 3-0 start in the ACC should be enough to hold off the other ACC Coastal contenders as y'all beat each other up over the next month and a half. I believe you'll get a win over Notre Dame when they come to Heinz Field as Pitt embarks on their most successful year since the Wannestedt Era. Y'all taking care of biz the way your team supposed to will land you in Charlotte with a date with the Clemson and FSU game winner. Y'all beating Carolina in Pittsburgh is the tie-breaker to propel y'all to Charlotte. Pitt finishes 9-3 (6-2 in the ACC)

That's enough #HotACCTakes for one Tuesday.

Enjoy 

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Slept On It (Thrice): Wake Forest Game Review

Five in a row never sounded so good. Carolina, following a shaky start with two Marquise Williams picks, annihilated Wake Forest in the last 3 quarters of game play. What we saw (while some, listened) was a complete offensive performance against a sneak good Wake Forest defense and a Carolina defense that took advantage of an over matched and not very talented Deacon offense. Carolina, after settling in, boat raced Dave Clawsen's Deacon squad sending them back to Winston with the worst less ever dealt to a Wake Forest squad at the hands of the Tar Heels.

Heading into Saturday I was convinced Wake had a punchers chance because of the nature of their quick, shifty, and chaos generating defense. After a couple of drives it looked like that out of bounds prediction could come true. But, like we've seen in the last couple of games, when the Tar Heels have faced adversity, they've collected themselves, listened to coaching, and played their game.

The biggest adjustment I noticed on offense came in the second quarter in the run game.Once Carolina's O finally settled in, they took advantage of the defensive looks the Wake Forest D displayed. Early on Wake used a linebacker to set the edge for defending zone reads and it proved troublesome for the Carolina run game. I have to give credit to the adjustments made by Carolina's coaching staff. Recognizing this unbalanced look for the Wake Forest defense, the offensive coaching staff scripted a counter play utilizing a pulling guard to kick out the extra defender Wake had on the edge. Elijah Hood (a man who Carolina fans should be kissing the feet of) was patient, read and followed his blockers and hit the hole north and south. Elijah Hood's running style makes me salivate.

To exploit the Wake Forest passing D, Carolina took advantage of the Zone Passing Defense Wake Forest relies on. The attacking nature of their front coupled with zone at the rear, creates havoc for opposing QBs and has led to a (until playing Carolina) upper tier ranking in terms of total defense. We saw the havoc early on with Quise's early interceptions. With Wake wanting to stop the run and keep the ball in front of them, Carolina was able to exploit the over the top passing game with with 4 passing receptions that exceeded 40 yards each. Carolina exploited the extra man in the box with a zone read play action fake which froze the safeties and let Quise hit Wake over the top.

On defense, Carolina played to about as close to a complete game on defense that we've seen in years. Wake Forest runs a plethora of pick plays in the passing game that utilizes a quick passing scheme set to catch the opposing defense off guard. The pick plays were plentiful and you could definitely argue that many of the plays would be illegal under the current set of rules, but you have to deal with it. Carolina's DL got after it, took away any chance of a run game and let the DBs make plays. Let it be known:It didn't hurt that Carolina knocked out Wake's Starting QB. With the substitute QB, Carolina was able to load the box and force the new QB to beat him with his arm, which he couldn't.

While this game was far from perfect, it was one of the more complete games Larry Fedora and his staff have put together since he got on campus. Adjustments were made and players made plays. Carolina has a back loaded schedule so we'll have to look out at what lies ahead in the final six. But, I must say, it feels great to be 5-1 heading into UVA.

Go Heels.

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#VIEWERSGUIDE FOR WEEK 7

WEEK 7, IT'S A BIGGIN Y'ALL

Following an absolute dominating performance both in NYC and with last weeks picks, I'm dead even for the season. Yours truly coulda doubled your retirement this past week or gotten you back to even on the year

Last Week: 12-6-1 (push was UVA vs Pitt)
Season: 35-35-1 EVEN MONEY

I look forward to a repeat performance in one of the biggest College Football Weeks of the Year.

Thursday Night 'Ball

Evening Games

• Auburn at Kentucky (+2) - 7pm - The Mothership
• I personally think that Auburn's gonna get waxed in this game. 
• West Kentucky (-34) at North Texas -7:30pm - CBSSN
• If watching Kentucky wiping the floor with Auburn doesn't ring your bell, head on over to CBSSN to watch another blowout until the late game starts.

Late Night

• UCLA at Stanford (-6.5) - 10:30pm - The Motherhsip
• Stanford keeps getting better and better every week, while UCLA's injuries appear to be catching up to themselves. Gimme the Cardinal, the points, and one of the longest home winning streaks in the country to continue.

Friday Night Lights

• Cincinnati (+6.5) at BYU - 8pm - The Mothership
• Love Tommy T on the road here. BYU's not looked like the team prior to their ballgame against UCLA. Cinci's been hot. 
• The Smurfs at Utah State (+10) - 9pm - CBSSN
• The smurfs have quietly put together a solid year as one of the most rounded ball clubs in the country, especially out of the Power 5. Utah State, despite losing Chuckie Keeton, been able to rack up a couple of wins headed into their biggest home game of the year.
• Houston (-19.5) at Tulane - 9pm - The U
• I spoke last week about how much of a fan I am of this Houston squad. Expect them to boat race The Green Wave.
• UNLV (-7) at Fresno - 10:30pm - The Deuce
• I'm gonna refer to this game as the addict game of the week. You'll only watch because you'll get the shakes if you don't. 

High Nooners

• Iowa at Northwestern (+2) - ABC/The Deuce 
• The B1G should be the epicenter of your watching eyes in the early segment on Saturday. I wouldn't be surprised if this ballgame ended up being a push. Iowa and NW, two of the surprising teams of the conference could decide the Big Ten West Division here.
• Louisville at FSU (-7) - The Mothership 
• The biggest question heading into this game has to be how many touches and yards will Dalvin Cook end up with. 
• Ole Miss (-10) at Memphis - ABC/The Deuce
• This ballgame could get ugly if Ole Miss decides to show up. I think the Rebels do and they boat race Justin Fiente's squad.
• WVU at Baylor (-21) - Fox
• Revenge game on the road against a squad that's heard that they haven't played a soul. This one in Central Texas could be ugly early.
• Pitt (+4) at Georgia Tech - 12:30pm - ESPN3/ACC Network
• How in the hell GT is favored in this game is beyond me. Georgia Tech's been a disaster the last month and yours truly is convinced that Saturday will be the 5th straight loss for the Bees. 

Mid-Afternooners

This slot is L.O.A.D.E.D.

• BAMA (-4)  AT TEXAS A AND M - 3;30PM - CBS WITH VERNE
• Judgement day for Texas A and M. The Tide are favored in this game after not being favored in their previous road game. Is Texas A and M for real? 
• SPARTY AT THE MICHIGAN MAN (-8)  - 3:30PM - THE MOTHERSHIP
• Could be the first of many classics between D'Antonio and Harbaugh. I personally think that Big Blue will pick apart every shortfall Sparty's shown this year.
• Oklahoma at Kansas State (+4) - 330 - ABC
• I'm never one to bet against Bill Snyder when they're playing in the Little Apple. He served me well this past weekend and I fully expect the same this week.
• Virginia Tech (+5) at Miami - The U - 3:30pm
• Virginia Tech found some life this past week after handling NC State. Miami's fresh off a close loss in their Super Bowl for the year against FSU. Start of the annual Miami slide? I think so. 
• Cuse (+7) at UVA - 3:30 - ACC Net/ESPN 3
• This #MikeLondonFarewellTour continues this week with a stop in the friendly confines of Scott Stadium. This is UVA's best shot at a win for the rest of the year.

Night Games

• FLOrida (+7) at LSU - 7pm - The Mothership 
• With Will Grier getting caught for shooting up Roids the world been throwing money at the Bayou Bengals. With the defense Florida has, I just can not sleep on the Gators. 
• Southern Cal at Notre Dame (-6.5) - NBC - 7:30pm
• The interim coach is not named Eddie O ------> throws money at ND
• Wake at UNC - 7pm - ESPN3 
• MORE LATER
• Penn State (+17)  at Ohio State - ABC 
• Name the last Power 5 conference team that Ohio State's put up a complete game against? You'd have to go back to January. Penn State's rebounded since their dreadful opener to Temple. Look out Buckeyes.
• Boston College (+16) at Clemson - 7pm - The U
• Dabo went off about how Clemson hasn't pulled a Clemson in close to 4 years and I can blame him. It would be hilarious tho if it happened in the next couple of games.....

Late Night

• Zona State at Utah (-7) - 10pm - The Mothership
•  Utah is close to easy money. 
• Oregon at Washingto (-3) -10:30pm - The Deuce
• Oregon's a trainwreck playing a roadie against a squad who just pulled off a big upset.... do the math.

Enjoy Week 7. 

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WEEK 6 #VIEWERSGUIDE

Last Week: 10-11, lost 4 brutal ones close
Total: 23-29, you'd make money if you bet against me. BUT NOT THIS UPCOMING WEEK

It's a BYE Week for the Tar Heels but there's plenty of ball for us now interested Carolina college football fans to tune into. It all starts tomorrow night

Thursday Night

From the looks of the lines on the two games to turn into, I wouldn't expect much...

• SMU (+26) at Houston - 8pm - The Deuce
• Two middle tier programs who I both believed made slam dunk hires do battle in AAC action on this Thursday night. College Football fans should get used to seeing the names Chad Morris (SMU Coach) and Tom Herman (Houston Coach). These two are gonna be coaches at big time schools in the next few years. Bank on it.
• Washington (+17) at Southern Cal - 9pm - The Mothership
• Prolly not the safest pick I've ever made, but this game just screams to me as a let down game for SC. Not saying they're gonna loose, just feel like the Trojans won't be interested in playing in the first 35 minutes of game play.

Friday Night Lights

• Southern Miss at Marshall (-5) - 7pm - CBSSN
• Southern Miss is in the middle of a bounce back season after being dreadful the past few years. Marshall's always tough in Huntington so I'm taking the Herd and the points.
• Virginia Tech (+2) vs NC State - 8pm - The Mothership
• This game is make or break time for the Hokies and for the Pack. Going with my heart on this one. Night games in Blacksburg are always LIT and I refuse to put money on any team named NC State.

Football Saturday

High Nooners

• Illinois (+11) at Iowa - High Noon - The U
• Both teams have been big surprises in the Big Ten as both have challenged Wisconsin and Nebraska for the top spots. This one could go a long way in determining who plays in Indy.
• Red River Rivalry (Oklahoma -17) - High Noon - ABC
• This wont be a war like it's been in the past. I expect Texas to put up an early fight but then for Oklahoma to boat race them in the second 30 minutes.
• Indiana at Penn State (Pick Em) - High Noon - The Deuce
• Two surprising teams in the B1G East that could ruffle feathers going forward face in an essential knock out game for the B1G race.
• UVA at Pitt (-9) - ACC Network/ESPN3
• The #MikeLondonFarewellTour Stop this week can be found in my current town as Pitt looks to feast on a UVA team that hasnt won a road game in 3 years. LOL

Mid Afternooners

• Northwestern (+8) at Michigan - 3:30pm - B1G Network
• The best game of the segment's in the B1G. This should be a good'n and I don't expect a whole lotta points to be scored.
• Georgia Tech at Clemson (-7) - 3:30pm - ABC/Deuce Combo
• I honestly had GT winning this game prior to the season starting, as I got lost in the hype surrounding a very overrated Georgia Tech squad. Clemson's off a war against ND where the showed no killer instinct. Saturday they repeat failing to show that instinct but talent alone carries them past a well overmatched GT squad.
• Navy (+14.5) at Notre Dame - 3:30pm - NBC
• NAVY ALWAYS GIVES ND A CHALLENGE. 
• UGA (-2.5) at Tennessee - 3:30pm - CBS WITH VERNE
• Despite Georgia pulling a Georgia this past weekend, I have zero faith in Butch Jones finishing a ball game right now. 
• Sakerlina vs LSU (-13) - 3:30 - The Deuce, Games in Baton Rouge
• Lot more's important in South Carolina than the ball game that was moved to Baton Rouge. Thoughts and prayers are with the folks suffering from the devastating floods. I'd love to see ole Spurrier pull this one out, and could have seen it had the game been played close to home.

Night Games

• Arkansas (+17) at Bama - The Mothership - 7pm
• A wounded, yet dangerous Arkansas team heads to Bama, a team fresh off a royal ass kickin' of UGA. I expect Bama to be sloppy and the Hawgs to get a back door cover late.
• OK State at West Virginia (-7) - The Deuce - 7pm
• Night game in Morganhole? Gimme WVU and the points.
• TCU at K State (+9) - Fox - 730pm
• Manhattan, Kansas has hosted it's fair share of upsets. I think TCU squeaks this one out but on cannot discount the Manhattan Magic. In Bill Snyder We Trust. Go shake things up in the top 5, Bill. 
• FLOrida at Mizzou (+5) - SEC Network - 730pm
• This game screamssssss of an upset alert. Florida's fresh off an ass kickin of Ole Miss, and Mizzou's hurtin'.... do the math. I see Florida escaping Columbia
• The U (+9) at Florida State - ABC - 8pm 
• I'm of the party who thinks the game should be a good one. Miami got caught looking ahead this past weekend and Florida State has failed to impress so far this year outside of Dalvin Cook. Cook's hurt so I'm not loving the Noles. 

Late Night

• Cal (+8) at Utah - The Mothership - 10pm
• Two of the undefeated teams left in the Pac 12 mess do battle in a game that has much bigger implications than many thought it would at the start of the year. Winner gets a huge leg up in the Pac 12 race.

I'll be NYC this weekend for an overdue college bro reunion. Expect fire big city takes on the twittersphere as I drink my way around a concrete jungle.

Enjoy

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Slept On It (2x): Winning In Atlanta

If you were in the greater Shadyside Neighborhood of Pittsburgh yesterday afternoon you would have heard stomping, screaming, wooing, and cursing. From about 3:30 to 6:45 I should have probably had the cops called on me. Apologies to the folks in my apartment building. I am certifiably insane when watching Tar Heel Football.

Yesterday's ballgame between Carolina and Georgia Tech sent the UNC fan base through every emotion known to man. Initially Carolina fans were upset, mad and pissed off. This guy especially. 

I hate everything.

— Frattisimo (@FootbawFrat) October 3, 2015

The first 23ish minutes of game play looked like a show we've watched far too often . Carolina's defense was getting out coached, out hustled and out played. On defense, the defensive line was getting mauled by the dive and the exterior defense showed a constant inability to maintain the edge or get off blocks. The offense was lifeless. Marquise Williams missed on several short passes, Carolina receivers dropped a couple first down balls, and the offensive line struggled to find cohesiveness and rhythm. Down 21-0 it looked like the same sad story for UNC in Atlanta. Then, Carolina woke up.

14 quick points to finish out the half set the tone for one of the most complete halves of Carolina Football since Larry Fedora took over. The offense and defense were EXCEPTIONAL in the second half.

On offense

• 7 Plays, 55 yards, 2:25 - Field Goal GT 21-17
• 11 Plays, 75 Yards, 3:54 - Touchdown GT 28-24
• 3 and out, 7 yards, 2:21 - Punt GT 28-24
• 1 play, 37 yards, 0:10 - Touchdown UNC 31-28
• 5 plays, 59 yards, 1:58 - Touchdown UNC 38-28
• 6 plays, 14 yards, 1:42 - Missed Field Goal - UNC GT

On Defense

• 4 plays, 43 yards, 1:50 - Touchdown - GT 28-17
• 16 plays,  74 yards, 7:45 - Turnover on Downs - GT 28-24
• DISCLAIMER: Carolina's defense stopped GT twice on 4th down this drive. I enter exhibit A into evidence

@tarheelblog pic.twitter.com/NECnN47Le8

— Jason Knott (@jasonmknott) October 3, 2015



•  1 Play, -7 yards, 0:10, - Fumble (Lost) - GT 28-24
• 8 plays, 34 yards, 4:35 - Turnover on Donws - UNC 31-28
• 7 plays, 52 yards, 2:06 - Field Goal - UNC 38-31
• 6 plays, 14 yards, 1:04 - INT, ballgame - UNC 38-31

That's what we call "closing out a game." The biggest comeback in school history in one of the hardest places it's been for Carolina to win. I don't think I could have scripted it any better. 

Some takeaways from the game

1. Flipped the script.

• We've watched, read, discussed and heard about how Carolina can't win in Atlanta, about how they can't come from behind, and about how they can't make in game defensive adjustments to close out a game. The defensive adjustments were nothing earth shattering. I believe Chizik and Co. told his bunch to simply play ball. The first half defense looked like a bunch of guys trying to adjust to the game speed and were thinking to much. Once the defense started to just play ball and ease into the game, GT offense didn't ramble. On Saturday those statements were reversed. Let's hope this squad keeps this momentum rollin'.

2. This new scheme shows life

• Throw out the big plays given up in the run game the first few games, Carolina has shown an ability to be in position to make tackles this year. Chizik, Warren, Scott and Papuchis have worked wonders with this unit. I wish I could define how much more often players are in position to make plays this year. Two plays stand out big time when players, in position made plays: Big ups to Junior Gnonkonde on his forced fumble and fumble recovery and Cayson Collins on his picture perfect open field tackle late in the 4th. 

3. Rhythm on Offense

• Sure, Carolina got off to a less than desirable start on offense with the first couple of drives ending in punts. Carolina found a spark on the third series with a balanced attack and a heavy dose of Elijah Hood. Kudos to Seth Littrell and Larry Fedora on one of their better playcalling performances. It kept the Georgia Tech defense (all though not a great defense) off balanced and guessing the last 35 minutes of game play. While I'm never the biggest fan of gimmick plays, that was a hell of a call with the reverse pass following the fumble return from JRG. my reaction is evidenced below

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO YUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

— Frattisimo (@FootbawFrat) October 3, 2015

Headed into the Bye week it feels pretty good to be sitting exactly where I saw this team. It's the first time in a couple of years Carolina's record after the first month of game play has been as optimistic as it's been. I hope this team makes the most of this bye. Rest up, study film, catch up on school work, hit the training room, and get healthy. Carolina has to come firing out against Wake. It's a night game and I hope Kenan is LIT.

Have a great week y'all.

Go Heels.

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WFP TOP 10.05.2015

MY HEART WANTS ME TO PUT UNC AT #1 AFTER BEATING GT IN ATLANTA FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE I WAS 8 YEARS OLD. GO HEELS. GO AMERICA. TO HELL WITH PAUL JOHNSON.

BEEN A FEW WEEKS SINCE WE LAST RANKED EM'. OH YEA.

1. LSU (4-0) - Best player in the country on the best team.
2. TCU (5-0)- Gave Texas an ass kickin they haven't had since the 1950s
3. UTAH (4-0) - Best resume in the country. Complete team.
4. BAMA (4-1) - Vegas knows never to bet against Alabama.
5. CLEMSON (4-0) - Clemson looked like the best team in the country.... for three quarters. Hated how conservative they got in the 4th.
6. OKLAHOMA (4-0) - WVU just got scored on again.
7. TEXAS A AND M (5-0) - The date with Bama in a couple weeks is lookin' massive.
8. NORTHWESTERN (5-0) - NW looks like the best of the B1G West and potentially the B1G.
9. THE MICHIGAN MAN (4-1) - The loss at Utah doesn't look so bad now. Are they the best of the B1G East?
10. FLOrida (5-0)- Ole Miss.... yikes.
11. MICHIGAN STATE (5-0) - The Oregon wins not lookin so hot.... and neither has this team the last couple of weeks.
12. BAYLOR (4-0) - Sure they've looked great, but they haven't played a soul.
T13. OLE MISS (4-1) - Woof. How many stinkers will this bunch have this year?
T13. OHIO STATE (5-0) - This year's FSU. Have looked decent in 2.5 quarters all year.
15. IOWA  (5-0) Kirk Ferentz usually doesn't win 5 until November. Something's up.
16. NOTRE DAME (4-1) - I really wanted to think you were great this year Notre Dame.... I really did.
17. OK STATE (5-0) - Mike Gundy's undefeated. Watch out Big 12.
18. CAL (5-0) - Hello Pac 12 North Favorite.
19. UCLA (4-1) - Dayum, Zona State's still carrying half of that defense.
20. UGA (4-1) - Richt'd.


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