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Parker's Rushing Bursts Key Win

Coasting along with a precarious 10-7 advantage in the third quarter against Southern Methodist and with Kenan Stadium non-reactive in nervous anticipation, a new star emerged.

Well, maybe a old star.

Sophomore tailback Willie Parker, who rushed for 355 yards last season, began the 2001 season expected to be the team's starter. Instead, he faced a season, which up until Saturday's contest, which was stuffed with adversity and frustration.

Despite rushing for 450 yards in nine contests this season, good for second on the team, Parker saw spurts of limited playing time behind starter Andr

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