TO THE EDITOR:
Down 13 starters, seven on one of the top ranked defenses in the nation, and they still came within six yards and seven points of beating former BCS champion and 7.5 point favorite LSU! I am very proud of my fellow Tar Heels that made the trip to Atlanta, especially T.J. Yates, who stepped up and delivered.
Now, let’s sit those 13 starters down for the rest of the season and any others who chose to disgrace one of the greatest academic and athletic programs in the nation. Let the NCAA have free reign to make sure this program is clean. Give those players, who recognize what an opportunity they have been given, a true chance to excel and step up to the challenge, as they did against LSU.
Marvin Austin showed a true lack of respect for his school, coaches and team by showing up in the stands at the Georgia Dome. He can go straight to the NFL. I say good riddance.
Butch Davis should recognize the opportunity that has been laid before him. Treat our school and our tradition with the respect that it deserves. DEMAND the same of your players. HONOR the tradition. And always ask yourself — what would Dean do?
Chris Herndon
Class of ’91
