TO THE EDITOR:
In regards to “Ready to get embarrassed?” in Friday’s paper, I found the content unnecessarily belittling and ultimately more embarrassing for UNC than East Carolina University. Yes, some trash talking before and during a game is acceptable, but to bash and demean an entire school reflects poorly on those doing the bashing.
UNC is known for its high quality journalism program. The Daily Tar Heel should know better than to publish holier-than-thou pieces like Mr. Jones’.
As a proud Carolina student, I was disappointed with both the content and tone of the article. UNC prides itself on respect and knowledge and Mr. Jones possessed neither. So next time, take the high road and don’t stoop as low as to mock a peer institution without acknowledging flaws of our own or learning a little more about theirs.
Rivalries and competitions exist, but at the core of those rivalries should be love for the game and pride, not hostility and disdain. Stay classy, y’all, and go Heels!
Scott Cutler
Sophomore
Geography
