Happy T.A. McLendon's Knee Was Down Day! Posted Oct 9, 2014 It's the tenth anniversary of the "T.A. McLendon game" versus NC State. The 2004 UNC vs NC State game at Kenan Stadium goes down as one of the more epic tilts between the bitter rivals. UNC led 30-24 with under a minute to go and the Wolfpack on the five yard line. NCSU's running back took the handoff and stretched out for the end zone. One official signaled touchdown but the official on the near side said McLendon's knee was down short of the goal line. (Tar Heel Blog)