UNC freshman overcomes tumor

Posted Sep 24, 2008
Less than 11 months ago, Robert Quinn, a 6-foot-5, 260 pound defensive end from Ladson, S.C., underwent emergency brain surgery after a tumor was found to be causing a buildup of fluid in his head. At the time, no one knew if he would survive -- much less go on to start for the Tar Heels. "I'm just blessed," said the soft-spoken athlete, who is preparing for Saturday's game at Miami, "and just happy to get this chance." (Raleigh News & Observer)

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