DTH Picks of the Week
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Football
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Sports briefs
Field hockey - WEST CHESTER Pa. — The North Carolina field hockey team closed out a weekend of play at the Vonnie Gros Classic without allowing a goal beating host West Chester 3-0 Sunday in the final game of the event.
For Tar Heel football more hits less 'cheese'
Running schemes reducing turnovers blocking the run — all will be important Saturday in North Carolina's football game against Virginia Tech. But more important" says coach Butch Davis? ""We call it ‘not biting the cheese.'
Defense makes difference in N.J.
PISCATAWAY N.J. — It's amazing what a difference turnovers make in a game. Against McNeese State North Carolina lost the turnover battle and struggled to put away the Cowboys.
North Carolina defense takes control
PISCATAWAY N.J. — North Carolina sophomore cornerback Kendric Burney had seen enough. For the second consecutive drive Rutgers looked poised to break through against North Carolina's defense.
Tar Heel football tackles primetime spot in N.J.
North Carolina sophomore safety Deunta Williams couldn't contain his excitement. The mere mention of UNC's primetime battle against Rutgers brought a smile to his face and a twinkle to his eye.
