Five-Star Running Back Tavon Austin to visit UNC

Posted Nov 5, 2008
Highly touted running back Tavon Austin from Dunbar High in Baltimore, Md., is scheduled to make an official visit to Chapel Hill for Saturday’s game against Georgia Tech. Austin, a 5-9, 160-pounder, has narrowed his choices to the Tar Heels and Michigan. He’s expected to announce a decision soon after this weekend’s visit. A starter since his freshman season, Austin piled up 2,553 yards and 32 touchdowns as a junior. (scroll to bottom of article) (Fayetteville Observer)

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