Tar Heels bulk up, grow up at receiver

Posted Aug 26, 2010
After struggling to break free at the line of scrimmage a year ago as a freshman, UNC wide receiver Erik Highsmith not only bulked up during the off-season but also decided to take advantage of one of the nation's top defenses. Highsmith, who went from 171 pounds to 191 on his 6-3 frame, told preseason All-ACC Kendric Burney cornerback to press him during summer workouts so he could work on getting off the line faster. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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