Offensive line could be a strength for Tar Heels

Posted Jul 24, 2011
The Tar Heels - who have steadily improved after struggling to both open running holes, and protect the quarterback early in 2009 because of youth and injuries - begin practice on August 5 boasting a front line that is now one of its biggest strengths. “This offensive line can be the best one Carolina has had in years,’’ UNC defensive lineman Tydreke Powell predicted Sunday. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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