Blocked Kick Turns Defensive Momentum

Posted Sep 3, 2008
Since the nearly two-hour weather delay, Carolina had given up three unanswered touchdowns to McNeese State, and watched a 14-point lead turn quickly into a six-point deficit. Placekicker Blake Bercegeay was set to cap a 53-yard Cowboy scoring drive with an extra point, but Marvin Austin got a piece of the ball. It was just one point denied, but the play seemed to spark the Tar Heel defense. (Tar Heel Blue)

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