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For Sam Howell and the Tar Heels, it's been all about the finish in every phase


North Carolina has saved its best for last this season. smiled, just minutes after midnight on Sunday morning, when he thought about how North Carolina had held off Miami for a 28-25 victory despite being outgained by 99 yards. “It’s all about the finish,” he said. Ain’t that the truth for the Tar Heels this season — in more ways than one. (Heels Maven)

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