Countdown to Kickoff: Long Road to Leadership

Posted Aug 31, 2005

Junior linebacker Tommy Richardson was on his way to a team-high seven tackles against Miami last year. But his most important contribution might have come during a brief outburst at halftime. "Play for each other! Don't worry about missing a tackle," he said, jabbing a finger at a defensive teammate. "If you miss it, he's going to be there. If you miss it, I'm going to be there." (Tar Heel Blue)

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