BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech didn’t appear to get much consideration when the experts tabbed No. Braxton Burmeister ran for a touchdown and threw for another and Virginia Tech made Sam Howell look pedestrian in a 17-10 victory over North Carolina on Friday night in the opener for both teams. “We couldn’t put the game away but the defense continued …
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell will get much of the attention this season from defenses preparing to slow the No. And we’ll know pretty soon on Friday night.” Coach Mack Brown said the presence of Howell and high expectations make it seem like the Tar Heels have “had sugar thrown all over us,” but added, ”If we’re doing our job, …
