Davis, eager to get to work, introduced in Chapel Hill

Posted Nov 28, 2006

Butch Davis just couldn't wait any longer to start his latest rebuilding job. The night before his formal introduction Monday as North Carolina's new coach, Davis was on the phone talking to recruits. The message was clear: After two years away from the sidelines, Davis was in a hurry to get back to work. "My ankles have been taped waiting for this day," Davis said. (ESPN.com)

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