[C4CFlame17]

I'm trying to come into this game with a realistic approach but it isn't easy. I remember when my alma mater, EKU, played Purdue a few years ago. I was confident that we could hang with them. We were blown out early and often.

I really hope that isn't the case today.

[Sly Fox]

Very fair assessment as usual, Scribe. The only caveat is that I suspect UNC defense will be scheming secifically to get after Josh as quickly as possible to take the pressure off their untested secondary. That could actually open up opportunities for DJ in space that probably wouldn't exist under typical circumstances.

Does anybody else get that combination of excitement & nerves on gameday morning? I am so ready for the kickoff.

In the meantime, here are a couple of other gameday previews:

No. 23 Tar Heels hope to torch Flames in 2014 opener

Aug. 29, 2014 @ 03:36 PM
Harold Gutmann

CHAPEL HILL — Whether it was 62-0 over Elon and 66-0 against Idaho in 2012 or 80-20 over Old Dominion last season, North Carolina has blown out lower-level opponents under Larry Fedora.

After an eventful week, the 23rd-ranked Tar Heels hope to continue that trend in their season opener against Liberty today at Kenan Stadium (6 p.m., ESPN3.com).

“You hope that it’s the culture we create,” Fedora said. “You talk about our brand, play smart, fast, physical and the next game is the most important game and it’s really the only game that this team has talked about.”

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And from their version of the Champion ...

UNC football to open season Saturday against Liberty
BY PAT JAMES | PUBLISHED 08/28/14 4:26PM

The North Carolina football team’s 5-1 finish to the regular season and Belk Bowl victory over Cincinnati are things of the past, and the sweltering weeks of training camp are in the rearview mirror.

And after eight drawn-out months, the No. 23 Tar Heels, who are opening the season with a national ranking for the first time since 2010, kick off the 2014 season against the Liberty Flames Saturday night at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

“It’s finally here,” said Coach Larry Fedora. “It’s been something like 245 days since we’ve lined up against another opponent, so I think our team is extremely excited.”

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[BJWilliams]

My thoughts exactly Sly. That is going to make it extra important that everyone blocking (line, tight ends and fullbacks) is operating with head on a swivel so they can't get after Josh. if he can get 3,4 maybe 5 seconds when he goes to pass, he is going to find those gaps that he can exploit for guys like DJ and even for the receivers when they break their routes to keep a play alive

[jlread]

Clearly I never post stuff in the correct place here !! But if anyone has a stadium chair with a back at this game message me!! I'll pay up to $25 bucks lol maybe more if it says LU .. My prego wife is in need

[mlschubert]

An NC writer remembers the Liberty @ UNC game .. I know, I know we all want to forget the 3rd quarter. We were not only in it, we played well enough to win for 37 minutes and 52 seconds. I look forward to being in the stands when we take down our first top 25 FBS team.

http://keepingitheel.com/2015/07/27/unc ... erty-game/