2007 loss to ECU still fresh in Tar Heels' minds

Posted Sep 15, 2009
Deunta Williams grew up Down East, so for him a rematch against East Carolina means just a little bit more than most games. “Somebody’s feelings are going to get hurt – point blank,” Williams said. Two years ago, it was Williams and his teammates with hurt feelings. Many of Carolina’s key players were just wide-eyed freshmen when East Carolina beat the Tar Heels 34-31 in 2007. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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