Writers from around the Tribune Co. discuss North Carolina's firing of Butch Davis as football coach nine days before the start of preseason practice. Feel free to weigh in with a comment of your own.
Ron Fritz, Baltimore Sun
The timing of Butch Davis’ firing couldn’t be worse for the North Carolina football team. This could have been done months ago, yet the administration let Davis attend ACC Media Day this week, take questions from reporters about the upcoming season and let it appear that he would be coaching.
It’s a crucial time to prepare for this season and for the future, with some recruits looking to make decisions before the start of the season. The interim or new coach will have to find a way to salvage this season while trying to keep commitments solid for the future.
With allegations coming out more than a year ago, there was ample time for the administration to do something soon after the season. By letting it fester through spring practice and the summer, the administration really dropped the ball. It could take years for the athletic department to recover.
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