The Tar Heels' tailback dilemma, and some more UNC notes

Posted Nov 10, 2010
While Frank Beamer has not said anything negative about Butch Davis whatsoever, it is curious that almost every time the success North Carolina has had this season is brought up, Beamer is quick to credit the "talented players" on the Tar Heels' roster. There's been little mention of the Tar Heels coaching staff, which is unusual for Beamer when he's talking about the opposition. (Washington Post)

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