Jacobs: Saved From A Tricky Vote

Posted Nov 18, 2010
Not many coaches simultaneously and successfully contend with mid-season injuries to starters (leading receiver Zack Pianalto, top running back Johnny White), a two-pronged school and NCAA investigation, and a series of temporary and permanent disqualifications of key players. Butch Davis has. What’s more, despite those hurdles Davis already has led the Tar Heels to qualify for their third straight bowl appearance. (ACC Sports Journal)

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