Tribe's Shoop, Paulus aren't strangers to UNC

Posted Oct 29, 2010
UNC and William & Mary sure have a pretty good feel for each other, which is pretty surprising considering they're from opposite subdivisions and have played only once in nearly two decades. The Tar Heels' offensive coordinator is the younger brother of the Tribe's defensive coordinator. William & Mary quarterback Mike Paulus was once the prize of UNC's recruiting class and spent three seasons here as a backup. (Gator Sports)

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