Fifth Quarter: A big day in the Triangle, if not for the ACC

Posted Oct 7, 2012
Fedora Ball: North Carolina’s new spread offense has rolled up big numbers before this season, but not against the likes of Virginia Tech. Showing its high-scoring efforts against Elon and Idaho were no fluke, coach Larry Fedora’s fast-paced Tar Heels left the Hokies gasping for air as they rolled up 533 yards, including 339 on the ground, in an impressive 48-34 rout. (Wilmington Star News)

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