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Tar Heels Mastering The Art Of Converting Fourth Downs

North Carolina isn’t just becoming rebel-like on do-or-die fourth downs, but the Tar Heels are converting a lot, too. That was the case on Saturday afternoon in their 41-10 victory over Virginia Tech at Kenan Stadium. Three times Mack Brown and offensive coordinator Phil Longo opted to go for it on fourth down, and three times the Tar Heels succeeded. (Tar Heel Illustrated) News & Notes From Mack Brown's Monday Pre-Miami Press Conference
North Carolina will be without true freshman linebacker Sebastian Cheeks (shoulder injury) for the rest of the season.