Lucas: Blue Zone Blitz Begins

Posted Feb 6, 2010
As Carolina defensive coordinator Everett Withers discussed the announcement of Wednesday's newest Tar Heel signing class, he took a moment to look ahead to the Carolina defense of 2010. With nine starters returning from a unit that led the ACC in total defense, it should be a formidable group. And yes, Withers knows exactly what fans want from their Tar Heel defense. "We want to be an aggressive defense," Withers said. (Tar Heel Blue)

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