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November 3, 2009 The co-author, Tim Crothers, writes about the experience of working with Roy Williams. Deunta Williams has seen North Carolina turn in performances complete with tough defense and solid offense in wins against East Carolina and Virginia Tech. The safety has also seen days when the Tar Heels' offense did nothing or the defense couldn't protect a big second-half lead. So which is the real UNC? Four days after a stunning victory over Virginia Tech, North Carolina quarterback T.J. Yates said Monday he could sense a different mood around the Tar Heels. The junior signal caller said the team is brimming with confidence, unlike a week ago when UNC blew an 18-point lead in a disappointing loss to Florida State. This is the first time in the series between Duke and North Carolina that the outcome of the game means so much to the bowl hopes for each side. Each team is 5-3 overall and needs to win two of its last four games to qualify for a bowl. North Carolina started work Sunday on preparation for the final month of the football season, a time that it wants to lead to four victories, a winning record and bowl eligibility. The work began two days after Coach Butch Davis gave the players a firm message after returning home early Friday from a 20-17 win at Virginia Tech. His instructions were to enjoy the victory, but not for very long, and to start getting ready for Duke on Saturday at home. |
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