T.J. Thorpe’s return gives Tar Heels another offensive weapon Posted Sep 11, 2014 The North Carolina football team has added another weapon to an ready loaded offensive arsenal with the return of wide receiver T.J. Thorpe. Coach Larry Fedora confirmed on Wednesday that Thorpe is back at practice and will be in the lineup when the Tar Heels return to action at East Carolina on Sept. 20. (Wilmington Star News)