Patrick Johnson bounces back to power Tar Heels Posted May 25, 2011 Even though there were plenty of question marks surrounding Patrick Johnson entering the first game of the season, the right-hander has emerged as the Tar Heels' top pitcher and is a big reason for the team's No. 12 ranking entering the ACC Tournament. "He might be our most important player in terms of who was going to take that (ace) role for us," said coach Mike Fox. (Durham Herald-Sun)