Grinch Christmas Hoodie Black North Carolina Tar Heels Sitting On Toilet NC State Wolfpack Holiday Sweatshirt Funny College Football NCAA

Grinch Christmas Hoodie Black North Carolina Tar Heels Sitting On Toilet NC State Wolfpack Holiday Sweatshirt Funny College Football NCAA

This Grinch Christmas Hoodie celebrates North Carolina’s perspective on their intense in-state rivalry with NC State, featuring the humorous design of the Grinch in North Carolina’s Carolina blue and white colors sitting on a toilet emblazoned with the NC State Wolfpack logo. The North Carolina-NC State football rivalry is one of the oldest and most passionate in-state rivalries in college football, dating back to their first meeting on October 24, 1894, when North Carolina won 24-0 in Raleigh, with the teams having met 115 times through the 2024 season and playing annually without interruption since 1947, making it a cornerstone of ACC football and North Carolina sports culture. North Carolina leads the all-time series 70-41-6, though NC State has had periods of success including winning streaks in the 1950s under legendary coach Earle Edwards and recent competitive games that have often determined bowl eligibility and ACC positioning for both programs. The rivalry is deeply rooted in the proximity of the two universities—just 25 miles apart via Highway 54, often called “Tobacco Road”—which creates intense competition not just in football but across all sports, with both institutions being founding members of the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1953 and maintaining a passionate academic and athletic rivalry that defines North Carolina’s identity. The Tar Heels compete from Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, which opened in 1927 and seats 50,500, where the program has established itself as a traditional ACC power under legendary coaches like Mack Brown (who returned for a second stint in 2019), though the football program is perhaps most famous for being the undergraduate home of NFL legend Lawrence Taylor and producing numerous professional players despite operating in the shadow of the university’s dominant basketball program. Recent matchups have been highly competitive, with the rivalry game typically played in late November or early December and serving as a season-defining contest for both teams, featuring memorable moments like NC State’s dominant victories in the early 2000s under Chuck Amato and North Carolina’s resurgence under Mack Brown including the 2019 matchup when the Tar Heels won 41-10 to secure bowl eligibility. This black holiday sweatshirt combines festive Christmas spirit with North Carolina’s proud academic and athletic tradition, making it perfect NCAA merchandise for Tar Heels supporters who want to showcase their team loyalty with a playful jab at their biggest in-state rival during the holiday season while celebrating the rich history of a rivalry that encompasses not just football but the broader cultural and educational competition between two of North Carolina’s flagship public universities separated by less than 30 miles yet divided by generations of passionate competition.

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Product Details:

• Made with medium fabric (5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)) consisting of 100% cotton for year-round comfort that is sustainable and highly durable.
• The classic fit of this shirt ensures a comfy, relaxed wear while the crew neckline adds that neat, timeless look that can blend into any occasion, casual or semi-formal.
• The tear-away label means a scratch-free experience with no irritation or discomfort whatsoever.
• Made using 100% US cotton that is ethically grown and harvested. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. This blank tee is certified by Oeko-Tex for safety and quality assurance.

Key Features:

• Twill tape covers the shoulder seams to stabilize the back of the garment and prevent stretching.
• Knitted in one piece using tubular knit, it reduces fabric waste and makes the garment more attractive.
• Ribbed knit makes the collar highly elastic and helps retain its shape.
• Made from specially spun fibers that make a very strong and smooth fabric that is perfect for printing. The “Natural” color is made with unprocessed cotton, which results in small black flecks throughout the fabric.
• Solid colors are 100% cotton; Heather colors, Tweed, and Russet are 50% cotton, 50% polyester; Sport Grey and Antique colors are 90% cotton, 10% polyester;.
• For all ages.
• EU warranty – 2 years.

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