Tar Heels Football: Takeaways from UNC vs. Pittsburgh

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Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Austin Proehl (7) catches a pass while being defended by Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Ryan Lewis (38) during the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Carolina defeated Pitt 37-36. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Who in the heck is Austin Proehl?????

Austin Proehl has lived in his father’s shadow for quite sometime. His father is retired NFL player Ricky Proehl.

On Saturday, Proehl made a name – for himself. He was second in receptions and yards against Pittsburgh.

Proehl caught seven passes for 99 yards and one touchdown. Safe to say that Austin was Proehlific (prolific), huh?

The diving catch was one of the many remarkable receptions Proehl had on Saturday. Proehl was also one of the recipients of Mitch Trubisky’s fourth down passes that continued North Carolina’s last drive that won the game.

Proehl will get more targets from Trubisky after the Pittsburgh game. His hard work has paid off.

He may not be ‘the man’ this season at North Carolina. However, keep in mind that he is a junior.

Mack Hollins, Ryan Switzer and Bug Howard will graduate after this season. Next season, Austin Proehl will be called upon the lead the wide receiving corps.

Saturday’s game was a step in the right direction for Proehl.

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