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 23, 2009
The defense continues to come up big for the Tar Heels in their late-season surge.
Cornerback Kendic Burney scored on an interception return for the second consecutive week two plays after defensive tackle Cam Thomas scored on a 20-yard fumble return to jump-start the Tar Heels in their 31-13 victory over Boston College.
The two defensive scores followed a 70-yard scoring drive that gave the Heels a 21-0 lead less than 10 minutes into the game. The Heels then held the Eagles to two field goals on the next two series, which turned out to be a key when Boston College got its only touchdown late in the first half.
Instead of 21-17 or even 21-21 after that touchdown, the Heels were up 21-13 at the half. ...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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