I am excited about the potential of the 2011 North Carolina Tarheels football team. The biggest question for me heading into the opening game against James Madison was starting QB Bryn Renner. He only attempted two passes last year and a player can be an All-American in practice but not perform well in games. Bryn Renner answered my question with an exclamation point. His stat line read 22-23 for 277 yards, 2 TDs, 1 Int (so technically none of his passes hit the ground), and 1 rushing TD.
I thought Offensive Coordinator John Shoop called an excellent game. He called a balanced game, set Renner up with several easy throws at the beginning of the game to help get him into the flow, and helped build his confidence. I believe you have to set your players up to be successful and Shoop did a good job of that.
The offensive line was one of the Tarheels strengths heading into this season and they went out and showed that it was not just hype against James Madison. Bryn Renner wasn't hardly touched the entire game and had time to make his throws. Tackle James Hurst led the way on many of the sweeps and outside runs and it is hard to believe that he is only a sophomore.
Dwight Jones also had a great game. 9 receptions, 116 yards, and 2 TDs is setting setting the table for a record-breaking senior season. I don't think he will make anyone forget Hakeem Nicks but he is carving is own niche.
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