Playing For Kicks

Posted Sep 3, 2008
After four years of luxury at the right foot of Connor Barth, North Carolina turned to a pair of freshman kickers during Saturday night’s season-opening victory over McNeese State – Jay Wooten and Casey Barth. Oddly enough, the placekicker position battle during training camp was the one of most intrigue and suspense, which speaks to the relatively uneventful nature of the Tar Heels’ preseason. (Inside Carolina)

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