Jacob Swiger ·
10 Oct 2009, 4:58 PM ·
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T.J. Yates looked comfortable in the pocket for the first time since facing ECU (Photo by Rob Rowe)
Kenan Memorial Stadium/Chapel Hill — UNC’s linebackers stole the show in the first half as each starter forced a turnover.
The fifth longest fumble return in school history pushed the Heels ahead by 14, and linebacker Zach Brown intercepted Lee Chapple on the ensuing possession to put this game out of reach early for the Golden Eagles.
And to make matters worse for Georgia Southern, Bruce Carter picked off one of those pesky bubble screens and returned it 41 yards to make it 35-7.
UNC converted four Georgia Southern turnovers into 28 points. The offense, meanwhile, didn’t exactly run the Golden Eagles off the field but put together an impressive touchdown scoring drive with six seconds to play.
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ACC, Football, Halftime Update, UNC-Chapel Hill Bruce Carter, Butch Davis, Ed Barham, Georgia Southern, John Shoop, Jonathan Cooper, Lee Chapple, Quan Sturdivant, Robert Quinn, Ryan Houston, Shaun Draughn, TJ Yates, Zach Brown
Jacob Swiger ·
8 Oct 2009, 8:53 PM ·
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North Carolina (3-2) vs. Georgia Southern (3-2)
[3:30 p.m., Oct. 10, Kenan Memorial Stadium]
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Will the Tar Heels be fired up for another FCS team? (Photo by Rob Rowe)
“Hello Roy Williams, goodbye Butch Davis.” At least, that’s what UNC fans seem to be pondering this week as the Heels play what needs to be a morale booster against Georgia Southern.
Although UNC must win for reputation sake, this game carries no postseason importance. The Heels can only count one win against an FCS team for the six-win bowl requirement.
Sleeping on the Eagles will be dangerous, though. With 14 returning starters and nothing to lose, the pressure will be entirely on the Carolina low-octane offense. One thing is for sure; panic will ensue if the Heels lose and fall to 3-3.
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