Positive approach by Tar Heels

Posted Dec 11, 2009
Marvin Austin knew exactly what Florida State's jump to the Gator Bowl meant for North Carolina's bowl hopes. The UNC defensive tackle cringed when FSU coach Bobby Bowden announced his retirement, prompting Gator Bowl officials to use a contract loophole to land the Seminoles for Bowden's finale. Instead of a bowl trip to Florida, the Tar Heels were invited back to Charlotte for the second time in as many years and third time in six years. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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