Tar Heels look to improve turnover margin

Posted Sep 13, 2011
Everett Withers began his news conference on Monday by listing North Carolina’s accomplishments — the Tar Heels are third in the country in rushing defense, seventh in sacks and are one of only five teams to have not allowed a sack in two games. But UNC is at the bottom of an important category, as well — out of the 120 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision, only Notre Dame has a worse turnover margin. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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