Has the Carolina Way disappeared? Posted Oct 30, 2013 North Carolina used to be viewed as a winner in both academics and athletics, but it has taken its share of losses over the past three years. An avalanche of compliance headaches and embarrassing headlines caused shame to those who thought the Carolina Way was not just above reproach but was somehow superior to other approaches. The toll of it all damaged the university's reputation and took several jobs, too. (ESPN.com)