This game against UNC is huge in many ways. I believe it may define how the entire season unfolds.
If the Canes lose I think Manny loses these kids like Richt did and another .500 ish season unfolds. If he can get them to win today, I can see 9 wins at the end.
One of the biggest differences between the teams of the 80/90s and recently is a lack of mental toughness. Yes talent too. From Shannon to Golden to Richt, when the teams were challenged they folded. They packed it in. I will think this team is the same... until proven otherwise.
Not sure if you call it culture, work ethic, attitude, leadership... whatever. The Miami teams of the last 2 decades have been mentally weak. Let's see that all change today.
Go Canes!
If the Canes lose I think Manny loses these kids like Richt did and another .500 ish season unfolds. If he can get them to win today, I can see 9 wins at the end.
One of the biggest differences between the teams of the 80/90s and recently is a lack of mental toughness. Yes talent too. From Shannon to Golden to Richt, when the teams were challenged they folded. They packed it in. I will think this team is the same... until proven otherwise.
Not sure if you call it culture, work ethic, attitude, leadership... whatever. The Miami teams of the last 2 decades have been mentally weak. Let's see that all change today.
Go Canes!