It’s only Week 2 of this season and Nick Saban is already convinced the Tar Heels are facing a “must-win” game this Saturday. Because if you thought the media onslaught toward Bill Belichick and North Carolina was over, the news that the program has banned scouts from the New England Patriots has only extended it.
During his Friday spot on The Pat McAfee Show , Nick Saban pulled no punches in his breakdown of Belichick’s debut. The 48-14 loss to TCU wasn’t just a beating. It was a lesson in what happens when a proud program underestimates an opponent that feels overlooked. “That’s a must win, no doubt. But look, I think TCU does have a very good team. You know, this Josh Hoover guy is the real deal at quarterback. They were so much more physical in the way they looked on the fi