![]() ![]() The Heels travel to the hornets' nest that is Blacksburg, Va., and a win could be a huge swing in momentum. This week is crucial, in my opinion, for the outcome of the season. The Tar Heels are trying to stay focused on individual games instead of thinking about the big picture of the success this season, according to the Charlotte Observer.I don't entirely agree since UNC's defense should keep them in nearly every game remaining on the schedule. ESPN's Heather Dinich went as far to say UNC is the worst team in the ACC. Following the collapse against the Seminoles, UNC lost quite a bit of ground in various power rankings.Seats have not been as full this season and fan enthusiasm is leveling off - a dangerous line to be tiptoeing. Not to mention all the money thrown at the football program per Davis' request. Not reaching a bowl game would be seen as a huge step backward, especially with the progress of Duke under the direction of coach David Cutcliffe. Not for Davis' career but for the season. With UNC traveling to face the Virginia Tech Hokies, who are the fourth straight ACC opponent with a bye week before facing the Tar Heels, it might be time to label this game as a must win. Five games remain on the schedule and UNC must win three to reach the postseason. To make matters worse, UNC's bowl prospects look bleak. Halfway through year three, though, Davis should not start 0-3 in conference play, especially with the talent he's brought to Chapel Hill. The offense flashes potential but lacks consistency with an interception-prone quarterback. The defense is there but sometimes is outschemed by opponents. The frustrations UNC fans feel aren't unrealistic. Most of which point to coach Butch Davis' 16-16 record at Carolina as not worthy of a multimillion-dollar contract. ![]() Grumblings from fans and media have begun permeating through the blogosphere. It's been a weird several days since Christian Ponder went all Drew Brees on the Tar Heels. Yates showed potential against the Pirates but can't seem to take care of the ball. ![]()
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