UNC getting a lift from Shaun Draughn

Posted Oct 9, 2008
Shaun Draughn was reluctant to ask Coach Butch Davis for the favor of changing positions. He found the courage to make the request, however, and his move from safety to tailback is becoming more important for North Carolina every week. Draughn, a 6-0, 205-pound sophomore, has helped provide a running game for UNC, which is 4-1 heading into Saturday's home game against Notre Dame. (Winston-Salem Journal)

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