Heels step into bowl territory

Posted Oct 26, 2008
UNC receiver Hakeem Nicks told his offensive line during Friday's walk-through that he felt a career game coming on. By following through with a game-breaking four touchdowns during the Tar Heels' 45-24 dismantling of No. 23 Boston College, he can now feel his first career bowl game coming on, too. Nicks' performance – combined with two interceptions by cornerback Kendric Burney, secured the six wins necessary for postseason eligibility. (Charlotte Observer)

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