#21 UNC vs The Citadel

Brian Barbour on September 5th, 2009 |

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When: Saturday, September 5th, 6:00 PM
Where: Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC
TV: None
Records: Opener for both teams

Now we get all of our questions answered right?

Probably not but that is not to say this game is unimportant. It is basically akin to a preseason game that will permit the Heels to work out the kinks prior to seeing teams that actually have a shot at beating them. If you saw NCSU play SCAR Thursday night you realize there is something to be said for having a throwaway game like this one. In fact a game like this is very much akin to jumping into the swimming pool and getting acclimated to the water before you start swimming.

The one Tar Heel who probably needs it the most is Joshua Adams who will be playing in Dwight Jones slot at WR. Jones will be out 2-3 weeks which means Adams is going to see significant action versus UConn and possibly ECU. Adams is a true freshman who enrolled in January so he has been able to adjust some. Getting that first game in can hopefully get him ready for action against BCS competition.

As for the rest of the Heels, UNC has a lot of experience across the board so other than usual first game of the season jitters, I expect they will play at a high level against an overmatched opponent. In short, these games tell us very little but should be entertaining to watch nonetheless.

UNC 35 The Citadel 3

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rathskellar68

September 5, 2009 at 10:13 am

The problem with a game like this, i.e., one you expect to win easily, is that by its nature, you can’t get a lot of pleasant surprises, but you can get some unpleasant ones. This is especially true where the other team plays better than expected, as I believe the Citadel will today. They have their pride, too, and it’s a perfect David v. Goliath setting for them.

Still, it’s a spectacular day for football, the kids are back, and it reminds me of why I believe in renewal.

uncgirl50

September 5, 2009 at 1:02 pm

My grandfather spent some time at Citadel before he went to UNC (before the war) and I asked him if he would have split loyalty. He looked at me like I was crazy.

Welcome back football. We missed you!

September 5, 2009 at 1:43 pm

Just found out that the Championship rings will be presented to the basketball team at halftime tonight! Is that exciting or what?