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Interceptions, blocked punts help support Draughn's big game as Tar Heels roll

Associated Press

Saturday, October 4, 2008

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- North Carolina kept sending a linebacker at the punter, kept handing off to a former safety and somehow put its bulky defensive tackle in position to intercept a pass. The Tar Heels' defense got offensive -- and for that matter, so did the offense and special teams -- and that led to a statement victory. Converted safety Shawn Draughn rushed for a career-high 109 yards and a touchdown, defensive lineman Marvin Austin returned an interception 23 yards for another score an ...

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