Countdown to Kickoff: Camp Essentials

Posted Aug 18, 2005

The simple question seemed to take Del Roberts by surprise: what's the most useless thing one of your teammates moved into the dorm for training camp? "Wow," Roberts said. "That's a good question." We'll give Del a minute to ponder his response, because his teammates had plenty of ideas. Since August 11, they've been cooped up in Teague Dorm, representing a significant sacrifice for upperclassmen, who have to give up the luxury of an off-campus apartment to return to dorm life. (Tar Heel Blue)

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