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Bunting Whips Amato in Final Home Game

Nov 19, 2006 – 2:19 AM
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James Conklin

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UNC running back Ronnie McGillAfter four years as a UNC linebacker and six as their coach, Tar Heel coach John Bunting ended his ten year career at Kenan stadium by whipping rival NC State 23-9 Saturday.

The Heels looked impressive from their opening possession as UNC running back Ronnie McGill rushed for 80 yards in the first quarter alone.

The UNC defense looked equally impressive, keeping the Pack from even sniffing the end zone, allowing just three field goals, intercepting three passes, and scoring a touchdown of their own to clinch the deal.

The victory was a bitter-sweet one for Bunting, who will be replaced by new coach Butch Davis after next week's game against Duke.
"I won't forget some of the locker room experiences that I just went through with guys like Jesse Holley, Melik Brown, Brian Rackley, Larry Edwards, those guys. It was an emotional locker room in there."
Bunting ends his coaching career against the Wolfpack with a 4-2 record, placing NC State coach Chuck Amato squarely on the hot seat to start next season, if not sooner.
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