Tar Heels DB's anxious to face ACC's top offense

Posted Oct 21, 2009
Quarterback Christian Ponder leads the top-ranked ACC offense into Chapel Hill to face the league's best defense. North Carolina has learned all about the efficient Seminoles passing game this week while preparing for the Thursday night showdown. "I didn't know this, but Florida State is the number one passing team in the ACC," says Tar Heels safety Deunta Williams. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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