Lucas: Learning on the Fly

Posted Apr 7, 2006

Garrett White spent his freshman season following one basic instruction: get to the quarterback. As a rising sophomore, his role is about to get more complicated. The Miami product spent last season in the Designated Pass Rusher ("DPR") role for Carolina's defense. The limited role provided him with an opportunity to see on-field action while limiting the variables he had to learn. (Tar Heel Blue)

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