Extra Points: And Now, For An Encore...

Posted Apr 11, 2011
The challenges are many as Butch Davis enters his fifth year leading the Tar Heels: Replace a four-year starter at quarterback; three tight ends who accounted for 682 yards catching and three running backs who yield 2,175 yards production running and passing in 2010; and four players on defense who were essentially four-year starters as well as several other multiple-year first-teamers. (Tar Heel Blue)

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