Earlier this week, the Giants’ leadership took a very out-of-character step, firing head coach Brian Daboll in-season. After a 2-8 start and another blown loss on Sunday, ownership had seen enough and dismissed the coach after going 20-40-1 in three and a half seasons in New York.

Ex-New England star Asante Samuel scolded former coach Bill Belichick for being a “hypocrite,” noting how the old Patriots version of the legendary coach would never have approved the new North Carolina edition whose relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson is a national storyline.

UNC’s pass rush has been an obvious sign of growth in the NFL coaching icon Bill Belichick’s first college season. It’s coincided with the Tar Heels regrouping from a opening month debacle to win two straight and inch within reach of bowl eligibility.