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Tyler Hansbrough closes in on Phil Ford

Posted Dec 13, 2008
For the last few months, as UNC legend has endured constant, though good-natured, ribbing. How many more points, Phil? You going to miss that record, Phil? That guy, Phil? "Out of all the players to come through Carolina -- the s, the s, the s, all the all-stars -- it's going to be who breaks his [career] scoring record," former Tar Heels player said recently. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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