You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.
Carolina's coaching staff can prepare the team as well as they possibly can, but it's still up to the players to make plays. The players have to play with the energy and intensity necessary to win games. During this season, over the years, and yesterday against UVA, we've all heard the coaches and players talk about that.
I think there are some Carolina fans who really want to see Carolina win every game, as we all do, but their "perception" of who Coach Davis was the day he was hired hasn't changed even though Coach Davis has grown significantly. They didn't think he was ready and thought he wasn't the right hire, and that perception seems to be locked in.
Maybe instead of watching the rest of the season assuming Coach Davis is the same coach they thought he was when he was hired, they could enjoy the rest of the season with an open mind with the possibility that maybe Coach Davis isn't the same coach today they thought he was then.
I'm really enjoying this season. No player plays his best every game, but this team has enough different pieces that can perform at a high level to make it a great season, even when everyone isn't playing their best. I'm optimistic that the players will continue to improve their skills, understanding and execution as the season progresses.