THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : SUN: TEXAS vs. NORTH CAROLINA, Today : Tar Heels Looking to Take a Big Step
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<i> Associated Press</i>
As the coaches see it, today’s game at El Paso is all about tradition.
John Mackovic of Texas (7-4) wants to revive the Longhorns’ custom of winning bowl games.
For North Carolina’s Mack Brown, a victory would mean the No. 19 Tar Heels (8-3) are on their way to establishing a national reputation.
“We’re trying to get to where Texas and Alabama have been,” Brown said. “We’re trying to get where Florida State is right now.”
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