North Carolina Tar Heels
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North Carolina Tar Heels
8-3 (4-3), 4th Atlantic Coast - Coastal
Defense still the key for No. 23 Tar Heels
Defense still the key for No. 23 Tar Heels
AARON BEARD,
Nov 24, 2009
From the start of the season, North Carolina's players and coaches knew their success largely would be determined by how well their talented defense carried the burden for a young offense. Judging by where the No. 23 Tar Heels stand as they close the regular season, that unit has lived up to its responsibility. ...More |
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North Carolina Team Report
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North Carolina Team Report Nov 25, 2009
After coming up with only eight interceptions and recovering only six fumbles for more than half the season, North Carolina has gone on a turnover tear in its four-game winning streak.
The Tar Heels have intercepted 11 passes and recovered three fumbles in that span, matching their turnover total for their first seven games. They are now tied for ninth in the country in turnovers gained among the 120 FBS members, just ahead of Clemson in ACC play heading into the season finale at North Carolina State.
Asked for a reason behind the surge, coach Butch Davis basically was at a loss.
"I wish I knew the answer," he said. "I know that we practice creating turnovers in practice every single day. ...More |
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Scores & Schedule - All postseason broadcasts are subject to availability |
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Date |
Opponent |
Time/Result |
Audio/Video |
| | Sat, Sep 5 |
Citadel |
W 40-6 |
-- | | | Sat, Sep 12 |
at Connecticut |
W 12-10 |
-- | | | Sat, Sep 19 |
East Carolina |
W 31-17 |
-- | | | Sat, Sep 26 |
at Georgia Tech |
L 7-24 |
-- | | | Sat, Oct 3 |
Virginia |
L 3-16 |
-- | | | Sat, Oct 10 |
Georgia Southern |
W 42-12 |
-- | | | Thu, Oct 22 |
Florida State |
L 27-30 |
-- | | | Thu, Oct 29 |
at (14) Virginia Tech |
W 20-17 |
-- | | | Sat, Nov 7 |
Duke |
W 19-6 |
-- | | | Sat, Nov 14 |
(12) Miami (FL) |
W 33-24 |
-- | | | Sat, Nov 21 |
at Boston College |
W 31-13 |
-- | | | Sat, Nov 28 |
at North Carolina State |
12:00 pm |
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| Team Stats |
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TDs |
Yds |
PassYds |
RushYds |
| Offense | 23 |
296.0 |
160.8 |
135.2 |
| Defense | 17 |
261.6 |
167.3 |
94.4 |
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