Yates bounces back after costly interception

Posted Oct 30, 2009
Just when it looked like UNC's experience on Thursday night was not only the worst kind of rerun but a series headed for cancellation, the Tar Heels did something they couldn't do a week ago. Instead of retreating, they regrouped. Instead of folding, they fought. Instead of another dismal loss on national television, they posted one of the biggest wins of Butch Davis' tenure, knocking off Virginia Tech 20-17. (Charlotte Observer)

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