By Pat James, GoHeels.com
No matter how many times he was asked last offseason for his opinion on North Carolina's best position group, Mack Brown remained unwavering in his answer: running back.
As it turned out, the tailback trio of Michael Carter, Antonio Williams and Javonte Williams met, if not exceeded, all expectations, helping UNC rush for 2,446 yards. That total marked the Tar Heels' second highest since 1994. It also provided a benchmark for what the running backs can feasibly accomplish with Carter and Javonte Williams returning this fall.