Andrew Carter, who covers the North Carolina Tar Heels for the News & Observer in Raleigh, is an award-winning reporter. We say that all the time when we ask reporters to do “An Opposing View” for us. But in Carter’s case, it’s actually true.
Questions for Carter about the Tar Heels, who were 11-3 last season:
1. Do you believe the Tar Heels will be more explosive under QB Mitch Trubisky?
Carter: “I do believe it, yes. Well. Check that. I should say I believe it’s possible for the Tar Heels to be better offensively. The potential is there for that to happen, but turning that potential into reality, as the old cliché goes, is easier said than done. Last season, UNC set school records for points and yards per game. There are two main reasons why (coach) Larry Fedora and his players believe the offense could be even better: First, basically everybody is back. UNC returns eight offensive starters, including four on the offensive line, and basically all of the skill players. And second, Trubisky is believed to be a better passing quarterback than his predecessor, Marquise Williams.
2. Do you believe the UNC defense be markedly better against the run?
Carter: “Everybody around here wants to know that, too. I don’t think there’s any way to know at this point how much better these guys are and how much improvement is possible. … I will say that all the reports are positive.”
3. What’s the level of popularity for Fedora?
Carter: “I don’t think they’re ready to build any statues, but there’s a portion of fans that is very, very fanatic about Fedora and believe he’s the one who can lead the Tar Heels out of their deep, dark football abyss.”
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