Previewing the 2005 Tar Heels: The Linebackers

Posted Aug 19, 2005

The mainstays at linebacker are Doug Justice and Jeff Longhany, who have combined for 34 career starts since 2002. Both Justice and Longhany saw significant action as true freshmen, and now as seniors, each are looking to have breakout seasons. Justice is a headhunter with good field awareness, while Longhany has solid technique and good durability. (Tar Heel Report)

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