Extra Points: Defense Out-Hits, Out-Wits Irish

Posted Oct 13, 2008
Make no mistake: This pulsating 29-24 victory by the Tar Heels on Saturday was won on defense. It was won with a group of outstanding athletes who are getting better by the week and by good leadership from the coaching staff as the game evolved. After the initial Irish onslaught, Butch Davis, Everett Withers and the defensive staff began tweaking their original game plan with at least one personnel package they had not anticipated using in bulk--a "dime" package. (Tar Heel Blue)

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