State just won a huge game over Wake Forest, while Carolina lost a heartbreaker against Maryland. As a result, State should have a letdown, while Carolina is mad and angry. Shouldn't be a close game at all. Besides this emotional advantage, Carolina holds the upper hand in other aspects:
- Carolina's secondary will have a field day against State. Don't be surprised if Goodard and Co. pick off 3 or more interceptions.
- Carolina's run defense has been embarrassed the last 2 games. Expect Carolina to shut down State's running backs early, causing Wilson to pass more often.
- TJ Yates is available. I expect to see TJ and Cameron share duties at QB. Both should put up impressive numbers against State's defense.
- Shawn Draughn will have many gaps to run through this Saturday.
- Carolina is due to block either a punt or a kick.
Carolina will win, and I expect the score to be UNC 38, State 13.
I hope you are right - State sucks and losing to them would be a disaster. This has been a good season even though all of our losses were games we had in the bag. Let's put the wolf to bed early Saturday.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking the Peach Bowl is a reasonable expectation at this point - maybe against Georgia or LSU. Whoodathunkit?
I'll take the Peach Bowl. We travel well, and I know Atlanta will take us with open arms.
ReplyDeleteThat last comment was made by me--sorry I didn't sign in...
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