Special Teams Progress

Posted Nov 10, 2008
Entering this season, Butch Davis knew that in order for his program to challenge for the ACC title, the special teams phase would have to improve its erratic play from 2007. But even with the loss of standout return man Brandon Tate, the kicking game is beginning to hold its own. Out of the Yellow Jackets’ 13 possessions, nine started inside their own 26-yard line and they never began a drive beyond their own 40-yard line. (Inside Carolina)

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