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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: Is Elijah Hood playing against Tech? And what impact can he have? via Twitter

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 /

Brandon Griffin: Yes, from the early reports I have seen. The run defense seems to be Tech’s weak spot.

They only rank 17th in the nation against the run. However they haven’t really played anybody either. In their only significant game, they allowed Tennessee to rush for 239 yards. So it is possible Hood could rush for over 100 yards for the second time this season. A balanced attack is always the best answer in football.

If Hood can pick up some yards, it will open up an already elite passing attack.

Blake Cockrum:  All indications point to Hood playing. Fedora has said that he believes that star running back will be able to take the field against Virginia Tech this Saturday. Until we see an injury report suggesting otherwise, I’m going to assume that we’ll see number 34 in blue when the Tar Heels take the field.

Zack Pearson: Yes, despite the nagging injury I expect Hood to play. Now how effective he can be remains in question.

The good news is that UNC has a very good back in T.J. Logan right behind him.

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