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Tar Heels Football: Takeaways from UNC vs. Georgia Tech

By Horran Cameron

Nov 5, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora leads his players onto the field before the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-20. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora leads his players onto the field before the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-20. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora reacts to a no call in 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 head coach Larry Fedora reacts to a no call in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Carolina defeated Pitt 37-36. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

UNC’s coaches – Shot callers to their big ballers!

Recently, the play-calling has been cerebral for the North Carolina Tar Heels. At the beginning of the season, some people complained how Elijah Hood did not get the ball enough against the Georgia Bulldogs.

In the ‘Hurricane Matthew’ game when North Carolina lost to Virginia Tech 34-3, some people criticized UNC’s coaches for not changing their offensive game plan against the Hokies.

For the majority of this season, the Tar Heels have been a passing team. This became their identity while running back Elijah Hood was injured and going through a slump. Last season, UNC was a running team led behind Hood and quarterback Marquise Williams.

Saturday’s play-calling was an ideal day for UNC’s coaches. The offense was balanced with rushing and passing. There were 35 pass plays and 35 run plays. North Carolina netted a total of 636 yards against Georgia Tech.

The Tar Heels found their mojo at the right time this season. A great deal of credit belongs to the coaching staff. One message to UNC’s football coaches: if it isn’t broke, then don’t fix it. Keep it short and simple. Maintain a balanced offense, which allows all your offensive weapons to be used.

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