Ben Lemming injury puts Steven Bell in the spotlight

Posted Sep 14, 2005

Steven Bell only narrowly edged Ben Lemming for the starting spot at center in the final week or two of training camp, and North Carolina Coach John Bunting promised both players would see their share of snaps at the position. But once Lemming went down with a right shoulder injury against Georgia Tech, Bell found himself in sole possession of one of the most important jobs on the field. (Daily Tar Heel)

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