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UNC Football: Takeaways from UNC vs. N.C. State

By Horran Cameron

Nov 7, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) reacts in the end zone with wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) reacts in the end zone with wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora on the sidelines at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora on the sidelines at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Decisions loom for Larry Fedora and Mitch Trubisky

There are mixed emotions about UNC head coach Larry Fedora. On social media, some people want Fedora to lose his job. This logic stems from losing winnable games against Georgia, Duke and N.C. State. Many of them disagree with some of Fedora’s play calls as well.

Other people like what Fedora has done while at UNC. He brought Carolina out of a dark place (i.e. several UNC football players suspended in 2010). Fedora’s leadership, good or bad, has a great deal of merit for the university.

He has quietly rebuilt the football program with several standout recruits including Ryan Switzer, Mitch Trubisky, M.J. Stewart, Donnie Miles, Jr., Elijah Hood and several others.

Regardless of how fans feel, Fedora has coached the Tar Heels to 19 wins in two seasons. That’s not too shabby for any head coach, but in particular, a UNC head coach.

The rumor mill has been busy with UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky, also. Trubisky represents one of the best quarterback prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Oct 15, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) attempts a pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) attempts a pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

If he opts to turn pro, Trubisky will possibly be the highest drafted UNC quarterback in the history of this program.

CBS Sports projects Trubisky as the overall number four pick and the number one quarterback in the draft. Sports Illustrated’s Monday Morning Quarterback columnist Emily Kaplan speaks very highly about Trubisky:

"“But in a middling year for top quarterback talent, many have become intrigued by Trubisky’s accuracy, vision and poise under pressure.” “If he declares, he’s a strong first round consideration.”"

Trubisky is the “real deal Holyfield”. If he declares for the NFL Draft, who can blame him? It’s hard to turn down the opportunity when one injury can eliminate your golden ticket to the NFL.

Check back in the coming weeks as Keeping It Heel will notify fans of the latest updates regarding the UNC bowl game as well as possible roster and coaching changes.

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