Tar Heels rally, prove they are team to beat

Posted Mar 2, 2008

Toss out the first half, because it didn't really matter who North Carolina coach Roy Williams threw at Boston College's Tyrese Rice. It could have been Bruce Bowen or even Gary Payton in his heyday. It wouldn't have made a bit of difference. However, the second half of North Carolina's comeback win against Boston College showed a glimpse of what Williams and the rest of the Tar Heels envisioned this season. (FOX Sports)

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