Poor Play

State has played poorly in the 3 games since the big Dook win. We have lost 2 of the 3 by a total of 3 points.

One way to look at it is not bad - losing by only 3 means we were in the games. Which is true. In fact, in the 2 losses, we really should have won. Maryland got lucky. And we couldn't hit a free throw or field goal in the last minute or so of the Wake game or we'd have won by 5 or more points.

But the bottom line is - we've been playing very poorly since Dook. We just have not put in a solid full game. We've had moments - in fact - the Wake and Clemson games started out as potential blow outs. Which frankly, with our talent, they should have been. In the Maryland game, we couldn't hit the broadside of a barn - but again - with our talent - we still darn near won.

It's time for our guys to get back to putting together a solid full game performance. We can't slack off - the other teams are gunning for us. We have to be 'up' for every game.

Not the time to panic - but definitely time for our boys to get their 'act' together.

Emotion won't be a problem when UNC comes to the PNC Arena this weekend. If we can match the emotion with a solid performance - we can have another Dook type win. If not, Carolina will gladly rain on our parade.

ESPN College Gameday is broadcasting live from PNC Arena starting at 11:00 on Saturday.