Tar Heels will try to start strong by stopping the run

Posted Sep 20, 2016
It was no surprise on Monday when Larry Fedora revealed the ambitious number he has in mind for his run defense to have a successful day against the Pittsburgh offense on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. “We know if we don’t stop the run, then it’s going to be a long day. We’ve got to slow them down. We’d love to be around 75 percent less than what their average is." (Greensboro News & Record)

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