UNC looking for balance, despite inexperienced receivers

Posted Aug 27, 2009
A young and inexperienced group of receivers, combined with a veteran offensive line and a running back that averaged 4.4 yards per carry last year, might lead one to ascertain that the Tar Heels will rely heavily on their ground game in 2009. Butch Davis would tell you otherwise. "We're always looking for balance," Davis told 99.9 FM The Fan ESPN Radio on Thursday. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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