Building of a Dynasty --North Carolina Tarheels

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NCAA TOP 25

WEEK 6

NCAA Football Rankings - AP Top 25 - Updated: Oct 7, 2012
RK	TEAM	RECORD	PTS	LAST WEEK
1	Florida State	5-0 (3-0)	1612	W, 41 - 3 Duke
2	Ohio State	5-0 (3-0)	1557	W, 35 - 24 at Indiana
3	Virginia Tech	6-0 (3-0)	1484	W, 48 - 14 Clemson
4	Auburn	5-1 (3-0)	1410	W, 34 - 0 Tennessee
5	Florida	4-0 (2-0)	1357	W, - 22 - 15 at Ole Miss
6	Iowa	4-0 (2-0)	1294	W, 51 - 0 Minnesota
7	Nebraska	5-1 (2-1)	1204	L, 31 - 41 at Texas A&M
8	Michigan	4-1 (2-1)	1128	W, 30 - 14 at Michigan St
9	UCLA	4-1 (2-0)	1061	W, 39 - 20 at #18 California
10	USC	4-1 (1-1)	999	W, 35 - 14 at #22 Notre Dame
11	LSU	4-1 (3-0)	938	W, 20 - 10 at Vanderbilt
12	Oklahoma	3-2 (1-1)	892	W, 34 - 17 #14 Texas
13	Missouri	4-1 (3-0)	840	W, 25 - 22 #20 Colorado
14	Texas	3-2 (0-2)	777	L, 17 - 34 at #12 Oklahoma
15	Georgia	3-2 (1-2)	726	W, 44 - 41 South Carolina
16	Washington	4-0 (2-0)	656	W, 30 - 27 Stanford
17	Miami	3-2 (1-1)	603	W, 62 - 26 at Virginia
18	California	3-2 (0-2)	551	L, 20 - 39 #9 UCLA
19	Arizona	4-0 (1-0)	494	W, 44 - 20 at Troy
20	Colorado	3-2 (2-1)	442	L, 22 - 25 at #13 Missouri
21	Oregon St.	3-2 (0-2)	354	Open
22	Notre Dame	4-2 (2-0)	281	L, 14 - 35 #10 USC
23	Wisconsin	4-2 (2-1)	210	W, 41 - 13 Illnois
24	Arizona St.	4-0 (1-0)	150	W, 44 - 0 Navy
25	Oregon	3-2 (1-1	94	L, 17 - 26 West Virginia

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES

Tennessee 62, Michigan St 58, Kansas St 56, Wash St 55, Maryland 55, Purdue 55, North Carolina 52, Oklahoma St, 50

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GAME PREVIEW

VS

CHAPLE HILL, NC:
Virginia Tech is where most of its fans figured it would be at this point in the season: Leading the ACC, and ranked 3rd in the Media Poll, and 5th in the Coaches Poll. Carolina once again will face a top 5 ranked team (1-1), but this time it could be for the ACC title, and a possible BCS Bowl.

The Hokies offense (which is ranked #7 in the nation) is lead by, So QB Eugen Gonzalez who threw for 398 yds and 5 TDs in last weeks blow out of Clemson and the Hokies 6th straight win of the year. Sr RB John Dougherty is another weapon the Hokies have, getting close to 145 yds per game, with an outstanding 4.89 YPC.

The defense lead by So CB Charles Clay (5 int), and Jr DE Scott Hunt (4 Sack, 3 FF) is giving up 335 yds a game. The one key to the game is how well they can stop the Tarheel receivers.

North Carolina, comes into todays game with the #43 ranked offense lead by Freshman QB Richard Preston (12 TD/1 Int/149 Rating). Running game is still a concern put showed some promise last week with Fr Stanly Moore getting 106 yds. Also, the OL has got do a better job protecting the QB as they have allowed 12 sacks so far.

The Defense (#64 nationally) is giving up 362 yds a game. However, the tarheels are holding their opponents to 104 ypg (#33) behind the play of Jr DT Ryan Taylor (13 tkl, 5 sack,). The rest of the unit will have to help carry the load against a much more experenced VT squad.

LINE SCORE: VT BY 12

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HOKIES TOO MUCH FOR HEELS

38 - 10

VS

CHAPLE HILL, NC:
Carolina fans knew it might be a long day, after Virginia Tech's Loyd Holmes returned a 65 yd punt for a TD, to get the Hokies going. Neither team could get the ball moving in the 1st qtr. On Carolinas 1st series of the 2nd qtr, QB Richard Preston mishandled the snap, to set the Hokies up inside the 5 yd line. Tech wasted no time to go up 14 - 0 on the Heels. Carolina decided to bench Preston, and when with freshman QB Tim Donaldson, who took the heels down the field to cut the score to 14-7. Carolina once again gets the ball back, but was forced to punt, where Holmes broke into the open again to get his 2nd score of the day going 62 yds, to push it to 21 - 7. Things again when bad for the heels as they again fumbled the ball to set up a short field. VT's Dougherly had a couple of strong runs to set up a 3 yd score by Amos to put it 28-7. Carolina moved the ball using the clock, to set up a Sargent 30 yd FG as time expired in the first half.

The 2nd half was mostly defense, but Carolina's QB Donaldson was knocked from the game. Preston returned but had no better luck, as his first pass was picked off and set up another Hokie score. Another pick set up a FG as time ran out.

Overall, it was a hugh let down by the Heels, as the special teams really hurt our chances. It was decided to bench Preston, as he started the game 0-8 with 2 sacks. He just doesn't have the molibity to avoid the rush, as he has now been sacked 15 times. We will give Donaldson some playing time next week, as he has the talent to lead the team.

Oct 14, 2012 - VT at UNC
TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
#3 Virginia Tech (6-0 )	7	21	0	10	38
North Carolina (4-1)	0	10	0	0	10

Team Stats Comparison
VT		UNC
261	Total Offense	363
154	Rushing Yards	106
107	Passing Yards	257
19	First Downs	19
195	Punt Return Yards	9
35	Kick Return Yards	110
529	Total Yards	488
1	Turnovers	3
8-17	3rd Down Converstion	7-17
0-0	4th Down Conversion	1-2
0-0	2-Point Conversion	0-0
	Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals
6-40	Penalties	8-60
30:36	Posession Time	29:32

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		VT	UNC
08:38	(VT) 65 yd Punt Return by Loyd Holmes (Newton Kick)	7	0
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		VT	UNC
14:45	(VT) John Dougherty 1 yd TD Run (Newton Kick)	14	0
11:36	(UNC) Brian Crowley 22 yd TD Pass from Timothy Donaldson (Sargent Kick)	14	7
06:33	(VT) 62 yd Punt Return by Loyd Holmes (Newton Kick)	21	7
03:10	(VT) Allen Amos 3 yd TD Run (Newton Kick)	28	7
00:00	(UNC) Ryan Sargent 30 YD FG	28	10
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		VT	UNC
07:50	(VT) John Dougherty 13 YD TD Run (Newton Kick)	35	10
00:24	(VT) James Newton 27 YD FG	38	10

Virginia Tech Boxscore
PASSING	RATING	C/ATT	YDS	TD/INT	AVG
E. Gonzalez	99.9	10/17	107	0/1	6.3
RUSHING	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
J. Dougherty	34	137	4.03	2	16
J. Little	6	19	3.17	0	13
RECEIVING	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
A. Collins	4	72	18.00	0	38
O. Hawes	3	23	7.57	0	10
DEFENSE	TACK	SACK	INT	PDEF	TD
C. Clay	9	0	1	1	0
S. Williams	8	0	0	0	0
J. Thomas	4	0	1	0	0
KICKING	FGM/A	PCT	LONG	XPM/A	PTS
J. Newton	1/1	100%	35	5/5	8
PUNTING	PUNTS	YDS	AVG	IN20	TB
J. Cunningham	6	239	39.80	2	0
KICK RETURNING	RET	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
R. Vega	1	35	35.00	35	0
PUNT RETURNING	RET	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
L. Holmes	3	160	54.30	65	2
C. Gordon	2	32	16.00	21	0

North Carolina Boxscore
PASSING	RATING	C/ATT	YDS	TD/INT	AVG
T. Donaldson	141.7	16/25	192	1/0	7.7
R. Preston	43.9	6/17	65	0/2	3.8
RUSHING	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
S. Moore	22	77	3.50	0	9
W. Bostic	5	25	5.00	0	19
RECEIVING	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
B. Crowley	6	80	13.33	1	39
M. West	7	65	9.29	0	21
S. Cheng	3	44	14.67	0	29
S. Clark	3	34	11.33	0	14
DEFENSE	TACK	SACK	INT	PDEF	TD
R. Dodge	12	0	1	1	0
M. Glass	8	0	0	0	0
W. Lloyd	8	0	0	0	0
J. Jarrett	8	1	0	0	0
B Gleason	5	2	0	0	0
KICKING	FGM/A	PCT	LONG	XPM/A	PTS
R. Sargent	1/2	50%	30	1/1	4
PUNTING	PUNTS	YDS	AVG	IN20	TB
E. Rocha	7	252	36.0	0	0
KICK RETURNING	RET	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
J. Dotson	3	73	24.30	39	0
W. Botsic	1	19	19.00	19	0
J. Easter	1	18	18.00	18	0
PUNT RETURNING	RET	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
E. Davis	1	9	9.00	9	0

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GAME PREVIEW

VS

GROVES STADIUM, Greensboro, NC:

Wake Forrest (0-5) is still looking for their first win of the season, but they might have to look ahead against an angery North Carolina team. The Deamon Deacons offense comes into todays game lead by Sr RB Brian Guzman (449 yds rush, 99 yds rec). Wake hopes that Sr QB Gerald Fleming can avoid the pass rush as he was sacked 5 times last week in a 24-6 lost to Boston College. The passing game will have to do much better as the Deacons could only manage 182 yds in the air. Wakes defense is lead my So OLB Curtis Bryant (48 tks, 3 sacks). The defensive unit (108 overall) must play better if they have any hope of stopping the Heels.

Carolina (4-2) must improve on their special teams play from a week ago, giving up 2 punts for TD's. This unit has continued to give up the big return it seems every game. The offense has continued to improve with the running of Fr RB Stanly Moore (378 yds, 3.78 YPC). The Heels will also take another look at FR QB Timothy Donaldson who last week passed for 192 yds and 1 TD in a lost to VT. Donaldson was injuried in the game but has been cleared to play this week. Carolinas Defense is hurting this week with the lost of SR CB Jason Dotson, as Fr CB James Turtle will move up from the Nickle back postion. The Heels are holding their opp to 112 yds rushing per game lead by Jr LB William Floyd (56 tks, 3 sacks) and LB Roy Dodge (46 tks, 2 sacks).

LINE SCORE: HEELS BY 10

KEY INJURYS:

WAKE:

OG Kevin Crawford (Probable - Elbow)
OB Edward Jeffers (Problable - Hand)
SS Ronald Johnson (OUT - Spine)
SS Jesus Evans (Problable - Hand)

UNC:

G - Leslie Brown (Doubtful - Hamstring)
MLB - Marshall Neal (Doubtful - Foot)
CB - Jason Dotson (Out - Ankle)
FS - Lynn Becerra (Problable - Forearm)

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CAROLINA BACK ON TRACK

40 - 6

VS

GROVES STADIUM:

At first it didn't look to good for the Tarheels, as before game time, starting QB Timothy Donaldson came down with a kidney infection. Richard Preston came in and did an outstanding job passing for 356 yds and a score.

Wake wasted no time getting on the scoreboard first with a nice drive resulting in a 33 yd FG, to give the Deacons a 3-0 lead. That was about it for Wake as the Carolina defense did not allow Wake across midfield the rest of the Half. Carolina followed by scoring 13 unanswerd points in the half to go up 13 -6.

It was no better for the overmatched Deacons in the 2nd half as Carolina again drove the field to open the qtr, to push the lead to 20 -6. Carolina then gets a turnover and a short field, to go up 27 -3 to start the 4th. Wake did manage another FG to open the qtr, but Carolina was too much and scored each time they had the ball to make the final 40-6.

This was must likely the most complete game we have played. However, I am affaid to judge based on playing an overmatched team. Things get much tougher next week as we play another Top 25 team in Miami.

Oct 21, 2012 - UNC at WAKE
TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
North Carolina (5-2)	3	10	14	13	40
Wake Forest (0-6)	3	0	0	3	6

Team Stats Comparison
UNC		WAKE
506	Total Offense	253
150	Rushing Yards	99
356	Passing Yards	154
30	First Downs	11
4	Punt Return Yards	27
86	Kick Return Yards	116
596	Total Yards	397
1	Turnovers	2
13-21	3rd Down Converstion	3-14
0-1	4th Down Conversion	1-1
0-0	2-Point Conversion	0-0
	Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals
2-20	Penalties	6-30
36:45	Posession Time	23:15

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		UNC	WAKE
10:44	(WAKE) Daniel Morrison 33 YD FG	0	3
06:36	(UNC) Ryan Sargent 29 YD FG	3	3
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		UNC	WAKE
14:42	(UNC) Ryan Sargent 32 YD FG	6	3
00:38	(UNC) Martin West 25 YD Pass from Richard Preston (Sargent Kick)	13	3
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		UNC	WAKE
09:11	(UNC) Wesley Bostic 5 YD TD Run (Sargent Kick)	20	3
03:43	(UNC) Wesley Bostic 1 YD TD Run (Sargent Kick)	27	3
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		UNC	WAKE
12:47	(WAKE) Daniel Morrison 37 YD FG	27	6
06:33	(UNC) Ryan Sargent 46 YD FG	30	6
04:16	(UNC) Steven Cheng 31 YD Pass from Richard Preston (Sargent Kick)	37	6
00:36	(UNC) Ryan Sargent 44 YD FG	40	6

North Carolina Boxscore
PASSING	RATING	C/ATT	YDS	TD/INT	AVG
R. Preston	133.2	24/41	325	1/0	7.9
A. Montoya	690.4	1/1	31	1/0	31.0
RUSHING	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
S. Moore	28	102	3.64	0	15
W. Bostic	13	43	3.31	2	10
RECEIVING	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
S. Cheng	5	96	19.20	1	31
S. Clark	6	90	15:00	0	33
B. Crowley	6	72	12:00	0	23
M. West	4	64	16:00	1	25
DEFENSE	TACK	SACK	INT	PDEF	TD
W. Lloyd	9	0	0	0	0
R. Dodge	4	0	1	0	0
J. Jarrett	4	1	0	0	0
M. Glass	3	0	0	0	0
R. Taylor	3	3	0	0	0
J. Martinez	2	2	0	0	0
KICKING	FGM/A	PCT	LONG	XPM/A	PTS
R. Sargent	4/4	100%	46	4/4	16
PUNTING	PUNTS	YDS	AVG	IN20	TB
E. Rocha	3	138	46.00	0	0
KICK RETURNING	RET	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
J. Easter	3	87	28.70	45	0
PUNT RETURNING	RET	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
E. Davis	1	4	4.00	4	0

Wake Forest Boxscore
PASSING	RATING	C/ATT	YDS	TD/INT	AVG
G. Fleming	108.8	11/22	154	0/0	7.0
RUSHING	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
B. Guzman	18	60	3.33	0	17
G. Fleming	3	42	14:00	0	28
S. Withers	4	15	3.75	0	6
RECEIVING	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
J. Padgett	5	90	18.00	0	39
M. Moore	2	42	21.00	0	31
J. Jackson	1	10	10.00	0	10
DEFENSE	TACK	SACK	INT	PDEF	TD
C. Bryant	7	0	0	0	0
J. Sharp	8	0	0	0	0
J. Freeman	10	0	0	0	0
E. Weber	6	0	0	0	0
KICKING	FGM/A	PCT	LONG	XPM/A	PTS
D. Morrison	2/2	100%	37	0/0	6
PUNTING	PUNTS	YDS	AVG	IN20	TB
C. Jones	7	289	41.30	0	2
KICK RETURNING	RET	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
J. Jackson	3	54	18.00	25	0
W. Padgett	1	37	37.00	37	0
D. Scott	1	18	18.00	18	0
PUNT RETURNING	RET	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
W. Wilson	3	27	9.00	17	0

[vusa92troy]

Good luck with Miami. Just nasty on the win, you might have well have been playing a FCS team. :0)

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Quote: Originally Posted by vusa92troy

Good luck with Miami. Just nasty on the win, you might have well have been playing a FCS team. :0)

Thanks....and yes, it will be a real test next week. Getting a lot of players banged up...hope to get some back.

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Sorry....forgot to post last weeks Top 25. Really no surprises other than LSU jumping form #11 to #4, mainly because 3 teams had open dates, and the others had very easy games against very weak opp.

Will get back on track this week...as I will have more time.