Coach Tommy Thigpen Discusses UNC's Inside Linebackers
Posted May 30, 2019
Between Cole Holcomb, Dominique Ross and Jonathan Smith, North Carolina boasted plenty of experience at linebacker last season. But with Holcomb's departure to the NFL and Smith unable to participate in team activities this spring, Tommy Thigpen looked around the inside linebacker room during spring practice and noticed a distinct difference.
(GoHeels.com)
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