Young, but getting better all the time

Posted Aug 3, 2009
With all new receivers and questionable depth along the offensive line, the University of North Carolina's defense may very well have to carry a large load early in this football season. That side of the ball should be up to the task, too. There are plenty of talented players who have experience. "Our defense is so much better than they were last year," said quarterback T.J. Yates, who saw a lot of the Tar Heels' defense in spring ball. (Chapel Hill News)

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