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N.C. State's players hadn't won in so long that they forgot how to react when they did. Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Wolfpack broke a four-game losing streak with a 38-31 defeat of Maryland at Carter-Finley Stadium.
Modified: 11/08/09 06:50:30 AM
It was fitting that two players from North Carolina's defense got the Victory Bell first. Defensive end E.J. Wilson and cornerback Charlie Brown hopped on the rickety, spray-painted wagon for a celebratory ride after the Tar Heels rode their defense, and running back Ryan Houston, to a 19-6 victory over Duke.
Modified: 11/08/09 06:53:45 AM
Before his team fell 19-6 to North Carolina on Saturday, Duke coach David Cutcliffe predicted that the Tar Heels' defense might present the scenario where neither running nor passing well would suffice.
Modified: 11/07/09 11:12:35 PM
College basketball: The Men's Basketball Enhancement Group wants the NCAA to shorten the rigors of the basketball season by eliminating a regular-season game.
Modified: 11/08/09 05:16:36 AM
About 10 days into North Carolina's basketball practices, coach Roy Williams said that freshman John Henson, a 6-foot-9 small forward, had attempted more 3-pointers than 6-2 point guard Larry Drew II.
Modified: 11/08/09 03:46:00 AM
Quarterback Russell Wilson was eager to see tape of Saturday's game, and not just because N.C. State broke a four-game losing streak with a 38-31 win over Maryland.
Modified: 11/07/09 11:02:19 PM
Tudor: No one can accuse North Carolina and Duke football players of leaving their game faces in the locker room Saturday.
Modified: 11/08/09 05:15:10 AM
DeCock: If the North Carolina bench hadn't called time out, Ryan Houston might have. After carrying the ball on 10 out of 11 plays to get the Tar Heels within 3 yards of the goal line, he was gassed.
Modified: 11/08/09 03:56:16 AM
Josh Nesbitt scored on a 3-yard run in overtime after Georgia Tech pulled off a gutsy play on fourth down, leading the No. 10 Yellow Jackets another step closer to the ACC title game.
Modified: 11/08/09 03:56:16 AM
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N.C. State's players hadn't won in so long that they forgot how to react when they did. Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Wolfpack broke a four-game losing streak with a 38-31 defeat of Maryland at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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It was fitting that two players from North Carolina's defense got the Victory Bell first. Defensive end E.J. Wilson and cornerback Charlie Brown hopped on the rickety, spray-painted wagon for a celebratory ride after the Tar Heels rode their defense, and running back Ryan Houston, to a 19-6 victory over Duke.
The robust defense East Carolina fans had longed to see throughout this football season surfaced Thursday night in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
Before his team fell 19-6 to North Carolina on Saturday, Duke coach David Cutcliffe predicted that the Tar Heels' defense might present the scenario where neither running nor passing well would suffice.
Josh Nesbitt scored on a 3-yard run in overtime after Georgia Tech pulled off a gutsy play on fourth down, leading the No. 10 Yellow Jackets another step closer to the ACC title game.
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North Carolina coach Roy Williams set a humorous tone Thursday with one of his sourest memories of the Tar Heels' basketball rivalry with Duke.
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