Instant analysis: Worst-case scenario for UNC

Posted Sep 3, 2010
To begin what was supposed to be a potentially BCS-worthy season with a nationally televised ABC game against a marquee opponent, the Tar Heels are guaranteed to be missing eight of the 23 players on their most recent defensive depth chart, including five starters, and those numbers could rise to 11 of 23 and eight starters. UNC’s two leading rushers from last year are out. The top six returning tacklers are all potentially out. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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