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Friday Mailbag: Keeping It Heel staff answers your UNC questions

By Zack Pearson

Nov 28, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Elijah Hood (34) runs the ball during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Elijah Hood (34) runs the ball during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Q: Would we have the advantage on Saturday if it rains due to two elite backs in Hood & Logan? via Twitter

Sep 10, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back T.J. Logan (8) carries the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the 3rd quarter at Memorial Stadium. North Carolina beat Illinois 48 to 23. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back T.J. Logan (8) carries the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the 3rd quarter at Memorial Stadium. North Carolina beat Illinois 48 to 23. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports /

Brandon Griffin: I dont know. Hood hasn’t been as effective this season and is coming off what looked like to me as a possible concussion. Logan has been great but he is more like a wide receiver out of the backfield.

The Heels strength this season is the pass. Anything that hinders that is not an advantage for the Heels.

Blake Cockrum:  I never like to rely on uncontrollable factors, such as the weather, to positively impact the outcome of a game. Give me the Hokies straight up and I like the Tar Heels’ chances.

UNC’s strength is clearly in the passing game and anything that hinders that takes away any offensive advantage we have.

While Logan has had a terrific season to this point, Hood hasn’t quite put it all together yet. I don’t think that will change in a rain soaked game on a soggy field.

Zack Pearson: UNC’s offense is going to have to put up points one way or the other on Saturday and will be facing a stingy Virginia Tech defense.

I think UNC has an advantage with the two-headed monster of Logan and Hood. But keep your eye on Mitch Trubisky who is looking to continue his hot play.

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