Extra Points: Game-Winning Choices

The Rest of the Story, as they say, about that game-winning field goal by Nick Weiler at Florida State this year and the unselfish nature of one Mitch Trubisky.

Last summer, the Tar Heel players, coaches and equipment staff were nearing the decision on which football to order from Nike as the Tar Heels’ game ball for the 2016 season.

There were basically two options:

* The Nike Vapor One ball, noted for the thread stitching along the white stripes at either end of the ball. This is a ball preferred by quarterbacks.

* The Nike Vapor Elite ball, one preferred by kickers because it tends to soften up and acquire a more rounded shape over time. It’s also the pick of kickers because they feel the…