Lucas: Rapid Reactions - NC A&T

Posted Sep 12, 2015
Shakeel Rashad was a playmaker for the defense. He forced the fumble that led to Sam Smiley's 52-yard return in the first quarter, and he also picked off an interception in the second quarter. The Tar Heels are going to "white out" Kenan at the home game against Delaware on Sept. 26. Here's hoping that one is also a night kickoff. Evenings at Kenan are just plain better than the afternoon starts. (GoHeels.com)

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