Kennedy Tinsley Emerging at Middle Linebacker

Posted Aug 20, 2008

When Kennedy Tinsley moved to middle linebacker just prior to the start of training camp, he expected a lengthy learning curve to present obstacles to his playing time this fall. But an unfortunate injury provided the red-shirt junior with an opportunity that he quickly seized. (Inside Carolina)

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