Heels' defense will be rooting for the offense

Posted Oct 10, 2009
When Georgia Southern visits UNC today, all eyes will be on the Tar Heels' offense and whether its new simplified approach helps rebound from poor performances in back-to-back ACC losses. And standing on the sidelines, cheering on the offense the loudest, will be UNC's defensive unit. The Tar Heels' defense is No. 8 in the nation, but it hasn't got much help the past two games from an offense that is ranked No. 113 in the country. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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