The moment Michael Carter walked into the fifth-floor lobby of the Kenan Football Center, reporters started scattering, searching for where the North Carolina sophomore tailback might sit.
Carter was sure to be a popular interview subject after rushing for a career-high 165 yards. But his first question didn't concern that. Instead, he was asked to rehash the details of his final carry, the one from Saturday night's 22-19 loss to Virginia Tech that will linger the most in his mind.
Leading 19-14 with under seven minutes left, the Tar Heels faced first-and-goal at the Hokies' 1-yard line.