Extra Points: Tricks Are For Kids
Posted Nov 19, 2009
Tar Heel quarterback Mike Paulus suggested the throwback screen pass to Johnny White that gained 25 yards last week against Miami. Butch Davis was impressed watching cornerback Mywan Jackson torment the defense on the scout team and suggested that offensive coordinator John Shoop find a special play for Jackson on offense, ergo Jackson's 12-yard gain on a "shuffle pass" against the Hurricanes.
(Tar Heel Blue)
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