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Tar Heels Football: Takeaways from UNC vs. Pittsburgh

By Horran Cameron

Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) throws his hands up after a touchdown in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) throws his hands up after a touchdown in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Bug Howard (84) catches the game tying touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Carolina defeated Pitt 37-36. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Bug Howard (84) catches the game tying touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Carolina defeated Pitt 37-36. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Don’t sleep on Bug Howard!

Bug Howard was bugging out against Pittsburgh. Howard had one of his best games on Saturday. He hauled in six receptions for 66 yards and two touchdowns.

Both his touchdowns came in the fourth quarter against Pittsburgh.

Howard, Ryan Switzer and Mack Hollins form one of the best receiving trios UNC has ever had. Many people discredit Howard because he does not garner the same amount of press and recognition as Switzer and Hollins.

Do not misconstrue lesser statistics with lesser skill and talent. Howard is a good wide receiver. He has matured into a dependable player who can make an impossible catch to win a game (i.e. against Pittsburgh).

Yes, Howard is 6-foot-5, 210-pounds, which makes him an easy target for Trubisky.

However, Trubisky has to trust Howard a great deal to go to him for the winning touchdown. Trust me when I say that Howard is good enough to play on Sundays season.

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