UNC-NC State Huge for Both Coaches

Today's game between rivals North Carolina and NC State may not look that appealing on paper given the two teams' combined twelve game losing streak, but don't tell that to the two coaches on the sidelines.

This game is huge for both UNC coach John Bunting and NC State coach Chuck Amato for very different reasons.

Bunting, a former Tar Heel linebacker and team captain, is coaching his final game in Kenan stadium as UNC's head coach, having been replaced by Butch Davis effective at the end of the season.

This will be a very emotional game for both Bunting and his players, who undoubtedly will be playing to win one for their coach.

Neither Bunting nor his team have anything to lose in this matchup, and that makes them a very dangerous opponent for the Wolfpack and coach Chuck Amato, who will find his coaching seat very hot if he drops a third straight game to his rival.

NC State may have an advantage in overall team talent, but they also have little to play for the remainder of the season. So, give the talent edge to NC State and the motivational edge to UNC.