Breaking down the preseason Top 25
Posted Aug 7, 2009
20. North Carolina (8-5); Points: 293. Previous ranking: not ranked. Outlook: Tar Heels appear on their way up in the Atlantic Coast Conference under coach Butch Davis with the return of QB T.J. Yates, TE Zack Pianalto, OL Kyle Jolly, CB Kendric Burney, DT Marvin Austin, LB Quan Sturdivant, S Deunta Williams and K Casey Barth. Opens: Sept. 5 vs. The Citadel.
(USA Today)
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