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UNC Football's Focus On Physical Presence Fizzles in Season Opener

Throughout preseason, North Carolina talked about building its new offensive identity around a sturdy rushing attack that would spearhead a physical presence. But in Monday's season opener, that presence materialized for only one drive before evaporating as the Tar Heels were dominated by TCU in the trenches, while stumbling to a 48-14 loss. (Inside Carolina) Several Tar Heels waived now on NFL practice squads; up to 8 UNC Football alums will start
Cut day in the NFL didn’t go well for several former UNC football players, but many have made practice squads entering Week 1.