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   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.]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:10:28 PST ncaaf urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,sportsxchange:20080101:ncaaf,article,teamreports-2009-ncaaf-nnl:1 Defense still the key for No. 23 Tar Heels (AP) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:40:56 PST ncaaf urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:ncaaf,article,ap-t25-ncarolina-defense:1 AP Carolina D leads Heels to 31-13 win over BC (AP) North Carolina's Deunta Williams (27) intercepts a pass intended for Boston College's Rich Gunnell, behind, during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Boston. North Carolina won 31-13.

Cam Thomas and Kendric Burney each had defensive touchdowns on Saturday as North Carolina scored three times in a span of 2 minutes, 19 seconds to open a 21-point lead and hold on to beat Boston College 31-13. North Carolina (8-3, 4-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) forced six turnovers totaled to win its fourth consecutive game.


]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:47:00 PST ncaaf urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:ncaaf,article,ap-200911210010.nnlbbf.recap:1 Heels force six turnovers to upend Eagles (Rivals.com) [b]CHESTNUT HILL, Mass.[/b] - [db]Deunta Williams[/db] could only laugh.The North Carolina safety has long... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:36:00 PST ncaaf urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,rivals:20050301:ncaaf,article,rivals-338710:1 Photo Gallery: UNC vs. Boston College (Rivals.com) North Carolina improved to 8-3 overall and 4-3 in the ACC with a 31-13 win at Boston College on Saturday... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:30:00 PST ncaaf urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,rivals:20050301:ncaaf,article,rivals-338728:1 Burney basks in week of celebrity (Rivals.com) Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:53:00 PST ncaaf urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,rivals:20050301:ncaaf,article,rivals-338094:1 Mullins talks graduation, defense (Rivals.com) Tar Heel Aleric Mullins has decided to move on after this season and pursue his pro opportunities. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:42:00 PST ncaaf urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,rivals:20050301:ncaaf,article,rivals-337823:1 North Carolina upsets No. 12 Miami 33-24 (AP) Kendric Burney had just grabbed his third interception and returned it across midfield when he saw roommate Melvin Williams to his right near the sideline. Suddenly, the ball came loose and ended up with Williams, who sprinted the final 44 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown for North Carolina. Was it a fumble? Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:17:00 PST ncaaf urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:ncaaf,article,ap-200911140006.mminnl.recap:1 Burney's three INTs key Tar Heel upset of Miami (Rivals.com) CHAPEL HILL - It was a wonder Kendric Burney still had the energy to smile. After intercepting three passes,... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:36:00 PST ncaaf urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,rivals:20050301:ncaaf,article,rivals-336785:1 UNC-Miami Recruit Photo Gallery (Rivals.com) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:47:00 PST ncaaf urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,rivals:20050301:ncaaf,article,rivals-336721:1 Taylor discusses redshirting (Rivals.com) North Carolina senior H-back/special teams player Ryan Taylor has elected to redshirt after missing the first... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:52:00 PST ncaaf urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,rivals:20050301:ncaaf,article,rivals-336355:1 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:10:28 PST