UNC Football Position Preview: Finally Another 1,000-Yard Rusher?

Posted Jul 22, 2008

A little known fact about North Carolina was that before USC took over the moniker, the Tar Heels were known as Tailback U. It's been over 10 seasons since the Heels had a 1,000-yard rusher, but this season could end that streak, as running back Greg Little looks to take over for a less than productive 2007 tandem. (Bleacher Report)

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