A New Take on '88'

Posted Sep 14, 2009
North Carolina’s 2009 recruiting class was loaded with talented wide receiver prospects that will eventually fill the void left by Hakeem Nicks and Co., preferably sooner than later for Butch Davis. But the least heralded of the bunch – Erik Highsmith – took the field on Saturday and delivered in the clutch. The Vanceboro, N.C. native caught four passes for 59 yards in North Carolina’s 12-10 come-from-behind victory over Connecticut. (Inside Carolina)

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