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UNC TE Shamar Easter Discusses the Big Play, His Role, and More

In a 21-17 victory over No. 25 Pitt, Shamar Easter's one catch was the difference, as the junior tight end took it 75 yards to the house and gave the Tar Heels a lead they would not relinquish. "We already knew the play was going to hit, because at practice, we get the ball to who needs to get the ball. When we called the play, I was like, 'Yeah, it's gonna hit.'" (TarHeel247)

Tar Heels need to run the football vs. Duke, slow Nate Sheppard

UNC Football faces two challenges Saturday against Duke: contain one of the nation’s most productive playmakers and find a way to get its running game going against the Blue Devils’ stout defense. Duke’s Nate Sheppard has been difficult for every opponent to stop, while Duke ranks tenth nationally in run defense. The Tar Heels must solve both problems. (Tar Heel Tribune)

The Weekly UNC Football Referendum

The ability for this UNC Football team to go to Duke and win, to host Syracuse and win, so that you’re 5-2 going into Miami, then that starts to convert some fans who said 6-6 is not good enough. That’s important because you’re convincing larger portions of the fan base to come back in. That’s important for support in general, but also the financial aspect. (Inside Carolina)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - 'A Tsunami of Scoring and Defense'

Bobby Bowden’s Seminoles had thwarted UNC at every turn in its attempt to break into the upper echelon of college football. Then came one afternoon in 2001. With the nation reeling from the September 11 attacks, UNC gave fans something to smile about in a stunning blowout of the No. 5 Noles. Chapelboro’s Kenny Dike remembers his experience. (Chapelboro.com)

Bill Belichick, UNC Football visit Duke with hopes of reclaiming Victory Bell

North Carolina (3-2, 1-1 ACC standings) will try to avoid a third straight loss against Duke in the annual "Battle for the Victory Bell" on Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham. The Tar Heels and Blue Devils will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on ESPN2. The last four games in the rivalry have been decided by one possession. (MSN.com)

Bill Belichick says there’s more ownership, engagement from players this season

A year ago, Bill Belichick was still trying to get the UNC Football program moving. With Duke ahead Saturday, he said this season’s team is more engaged, and he sees the difference in the meeting room, at practice, and in the way his players approach the work. "It’s definitely better than it was last year," he said of video sessions with this group. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Christo Kelly, Shamar Easter, Greg Smith Monday Pre-Duke Press Conferences

North Carolina center Christo Kelly, tight end Shamar Easter, and defensive back Greg Smith speak with the media on Monday to discuss the Tar Heels' 21-17 victory over No. 25 Pitt, look ahead to Saturday's matchup against Duke in Durham, and more. (View Video)

Xavier Lewis, Tre Miller Earn ACC Football Weekly Honors

Xavier Lewis has been named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for the second time this season, while redshirt junior Tre Miller has been selected ACC Defensive Back of the Week. Lewis tallied 11 tackles and a half sack to help lead the Tar Heels to a 21-17 win at No. 25 Pitt. Miller recorded four tackles, two pass breakups, and his first career interception. (GoHeels.com)

Winners, Losers, and Honorable Mentions: UNC Football vs. Pittsburgh

Winners: UNC Secondary. The task was easier for this squad facing Pitt’s backup QB in his first start, but at the same time Pitt had a couple of advantages in an extra day off plus four weeks of tape on the UNC defense. They had time to game plan, yet the UNC secondary limited Holden Geriner to 219 yards in the air, no touchdowns, and had two pickoffs. (Tar Heel Blog)

Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-Duke Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Monday ahead of the Tar Heels' game against the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 in Durham. (View Video)

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