The Dailey Double
Joe Dailey, not a resounding success as a starting quarterback at Nebraska, will get that opportunity in North Carolina's opener Saturday against Rutgers largely because of that prior experience. Coach John Bunting announced the decision to start Dailey at Tuesday morning's news conference at Kenan Stadium.
"Joe Dailey will start the game for us because he's earned that right," Bunting said. "Cam Sexton will play because he earned THAT right."
How much Sexton plays is yet to be decided. The QB's won't be rotating every two series, as Darian Durant and Ronald Curry did for much of the 2001 season. Otherwise, it appears game-day performance will be an overriding factor on playing time.
Aside from his 11 starts at Nebraska, Dailey has impressed his coaches with how well he's grasped Frank Cignetti's offense.
Read more about the Heels' QB battle in Wednesday's News & Record. And feel free to tell us who you think should get the job. Remember: Mike Paulus isn't eligible ... yet.
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