Tar Heels not taking Dukes lightly

Posted Sep 2, 2011
In Virginia Tech’s 2010 home opener, James Madison shocked the college football world by beating the No. 13-ranked Hokies 21-16. North Carolina opens its 2011 football season against the Dukes on Saturday and interim head coach Everett Withers doesn’t feel the need to remind his team about the Dukes’ recent success against a tough ACC opponent. (Tar Heel Blue)

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