Returns On A Roll

Posted Sep 22, 2005

The North Carolina return teams have been a bright spot so far this season. The Tar Heels hold significant advantages over their victorious opponents in all stats regarding punt and kickoff returns. However, the beauty of the following numbers is in the eye of the beholder. Mike Mason and Wallace Wright have logged as many kickoff return yards as the offense has been able to gain via the run – 118 yards. (Inside Carolina)

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