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Butch Davis tackles players' legal troubles

Posted Aug 15, 2009
cleaned up a Miami football program rife with legal troubles in the 1990s. He has no intention of letting UNC's reputation drop to that level. Since the end of spring practice, running back has been charged with marijuana possession, defensive end with simple assault and former guard with assault on a female. With three court dates looming this month for those individuals, Davis spoke about protecting the Tar Heels' image. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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