North Carolina's football team appears to be the choice of the Meineke Car Care Bowl in Charlotte.

For years, Appalachian State was virtually invisible nationally as far as sports were concerned. The school had a loyal fan base in the North Carolina mountains, played NCAA Division I-A basketball and I-AA football, but rarely made a significant splash in either.

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Observations from the 50-yard Line

The North Carolina Tar Heels are back to playing like a bowl team. Quarterback T.J. Yates is back to playing like T.J. Yates.

Turnovers help Deacons beat Vanderbilt 23-10.

Tigers' interim coach beats archrival South Carolina and rebuilds the program's pride.