The press release that announced the end of Mark Paschal's football career pointed out that the senior linebacker is North Carolina's leading tackler, with 103 tackles.

Quite frankly, that number underestimates his value to the Tar Heels.

CHAPEL HILL — If No. 18 North Carolina is to halt its 13-game losing streak at Virginia this weekend, it needs to slow an all-too-familiar foe — Cavaliers tailback Cedric Peerman.

The senior ran for 173 yards and two touchdowns against East Carolina last Saturday, and the Tar Heels (5-1) are no stranger to his style.

“That Peerman kid, it seems like he’s been there forever – five, six years, it seems like,’’ UNC linebacker Mark Paschal said.