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Tar Heels have big holes at linebacker

Posted Aug 13, 2011
There is still an open spot at one outside linebacker position, where sophomore is battling for the starting job with freshman , junior-college transfer and senior . The position as a whole, with and Brown as the foundation, remains both talented and experienced despite the losses. (Charlotte Observer)

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