Is night time the right time for Tar Heels?

Posted Sep 14, 2005

Doug Justice said it is "just a coincidence" that North Carolina captured its biggest football victories last season under the lights. The senior linebacker insists that he doesn't look at the schedule, see a night kickoff and think "that's a win." Still, if last season was any indication, the Tar Heels figure to have a better shot of upsetting Wisconsin because Saturday's home opener kicks off after the sun goes down. (Kinston Free Press)

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