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North Carolina Tar Heels
Location: Chapel Hill, N.C. | Founded: 1789 | Enrollment: 25,276 | Colors: Carolina Blue & White | Stadium: Kenan Memorial
Capacity: 60,000 | Coach: Butch Davis

Record: (8-4, 4-4 Atlantic Coast)
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Tar Heels report: Notes, quotes
 

The Sports Xchange
 
 
Notes, quotes · Strategy and personnel · Inside slant
 
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KEY EARLY-SEASON GAME: vs. Virginia Tech, Sept. 9 -- After opening against an improved Rutgers team the week before, the Tar Heels jump into league play against defending division champ Virginia Tech their next outing. The Heels were competitive for a half against the Hokies last season. Getting them at Chapel Hill could make the difference, especially since the Hokies may have some unanswered questions lingering about their quarterback.

THE TAR HEELS WILL SUCCEED IF
The defense continues the improvement it showed in 2005, and either Joe Dailey or Cam Sexton steps up at quarterback.

THE TAR HEELS WILL FAIL IF
The early-season schedule puts them in an early hole they can't climb out of. After facing Virginia Tech at home in the second game, the Heels get Furman at home but then must go on the road for back-to-back games against Clemson and Miami. A 1-4 start could put the Heels in a hopeless hole with games against Georgia Tech and Notre Dame still to come.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"Not even close. Not even close. We have more speed, more quickness, more size and more toughness." - Coach John Bunting, asked to compare the current team with the one from three years ago.

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North Carolina Tar Heels Message Board
Reputation:92
Level:All-Star
Since:Mar 20, 2008

November 28, 2009 6:35 pm
I know its ACC football and anything can happen any week in this league. But how do we look so good for a month and then play down to an inferior team. Now we all have to deal with hearing State fans say "were better than you" when we know and they know its not true, but what do you say? We lost. We play up to our competition one week, and down the next. Sure, I dont think Yates is the answer to b ...(more)
Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Oct 1, 2007

November 29, 2009 5:39 am
I stumbled across this on the net. Im from the UK and a Niner fan.

However I found out that T J Yates is the starting QB of a college football team. I don't think ive ever watched a college games as it isnt on the telly over here. Given my name is N J Yates I wondered if T J Yates is good enough to play in the NFL?

Thanks

Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 21, 2007

November 26, 2009 4:37 am
Yes, I know it's early but I want all of us to have a Wonderful Thanksgiving and they take a big bite our of the Wool Pack.  They are scared to death of having to play us this Saturday at Noon to be broadcast on ESPN2.  Now that's the network today and the advertised time.  We all know this could change before Kick Off.

We owe the pack for allowing the Tar Heel
...(more)
Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Jul 16, 2007

November 30, 2009 11:12 am
Apparently Butch is on the short list of coaches for the ND job.  This would be terrible for the program.  Has anyone heard anything else about this?  
Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:May 28, 2008

November 22, 2009 10:06 am

One thing that Butch Davis has brought to UNC is defensive intensity. Defense has been the anchor of the Tarheels season. The way this defense has been playing we could easily be 10-1 or even 10-0. We should not have lost to Florida State or Virgina. I'll take the Georgia Tech loss but if the offense had shown up just a little bit the game would have been closer or even had a different outcome. ...(more)

Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Jul 21, 2009

November 28, 2009 7:09 pm
Like I said earlier this year, we need a new coach .. 0-3 vs. State isn't going to cut it.

We also need a black QB and we'll be set .. or a christian QB like Tebow, then we'll do just fine.

;)
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 21, 2007

November 23, 2009 1:34 am
Our Tar Heels are 8 and 3.  We've matched last season record even if we lose to State and have a Bowl Loss.  That would put us at 8 - 5, the same as last year.

So, we have to chance to go to 10 - 3 if we beat NC State and win a bowl game.  10 - 3 puts us back to challange for the ACC title next year.

My have we grown.  Kudos to Butch Davis and his staff an
...(more)
Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 19, 2006

November 24, 2009 3:42 pm
Fox Sports has published their latest Bowl possibilities which include 7 ACC teams and some fun matchups.

What do you think?
ACC
GA Tech vs TCU (BCS) Orange Bowl Miami, FL
Va Tech vs Cinn Gator Jacksonville, Fla
Clemson vs GA Chick Filet Atlanta This iwll be a full house
UNC vs Northwestern Champs Sports Bowl, Orlando
Boston College vs Tenn
...(more)
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Dec 16, 2008

November 15, 2009 2:11 pm
Prior to the season UNC was in the top 25 in the nation.  After a few bumps, they were put out.  That I can see.

Today / Now, we win 3 in a row and beat 2 top 15 teams (Duke the other win) and we do not get into the top 25.  How can this be?  This is not right.

At this rate we would have to win the last 2 games (we will) just to be voted into the top 25.&n
...(more)
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Dec 16, 2008

November 22, 2009 6:20 pm
This season is far from over!!!  We have to close it with the destruction of NC State.  Last years loss still hurts!!!

In order to get revenge and close out a good year, destroy State.  When that's done lets win the ***** Bowl game. 

With 2 more wins that would swing some iffy recruits to the Heels.

The "D" is awesome, keep it up!!!!&
...(more)
Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:May 28, 2008

November 15, 2009 8:56 am
We totally dominated Miami in the first half. 20-7 at halftime. The defense played an excellent game, but they were almost overcome by fatigue again because of the offense inability to get first downs and move the ball. Watching the second half I kept seeing the Florida State game replayed over and over in my mind. We we outscored 17-13 in the second half. I know we blame the line at times but yes ...(more)
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:May 11, 2007

November 20, 2009 1:36 pm
 This week the Tarheels go on the road to face a Boston College team that has been much better at home than away. Both teams are heading to postseason play and the Eagles still have a slim chance to make the ACC championship game if they can win out, and UVA pulls off an upset of Clemson later on Saturday afternoon. BC picked up it's first road win of the season last week against Virginia, an ...(more)
Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 26, 2006

November 13, 2009 7:24 pm
chance of coach davis leaving in the next 2 years
Reputation:79
Level:Pro
Since:May 9, 2009

November 21, 2009 12:49 am
(POLL) Who gets the defensive MVP this year up to this point?
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:May 11, 2007

November 10, 2009 3:20 pm
 The loss of Shaun Draughn on the first play from scrimmage in the Duke game was just another in a long line of injury woes the Tarheels have suffered on offense this season. This is particularly frustrating as it comes at a time when Carolina's running attack was finally rounding into shape. After rushing for a total of 500 yards in thier first five games, for an average of just over 83 yard ...(more)
 
 
 
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