You’ve probably seen a lot of superlatives around Vance Honeycutt, but they’re worth repeating. His 21 home runs for the season are a UNC freshman record, breaking that set by MLB first-round pick Aaron Sabato. He’s also stolen 28 bases, making him the only freshman with a 20-20 season in the past 11 years and the only UNC player ever to do it. (Tar Heel Blog) How UNC Baseball Went From 'Down in the Dumps' to ACC Tournament Champ, NCAA Regional Host
"What kept me going for this team was our team, our players," UNC baseball coach Scott Forbes added, "because they’ve done everything right — in.