Carolina Must Avoid Turnovers, Kicking Mistakes in Season Opener

Posted Sep 7, 2005

Turnovers and penalities. Avoid them. The kicking game? Be as sound as possible. Those are three things North Carolina coaches will constantly be talking about to their players as they get ready for Saturday's football opener at Georgia Tech. Turnovers, penalties and the kicking game are areas that are emphasized each week during the season. But, it will be important to pay extra special attention to them in the first game. (Tar Heel Blue)

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