Fans Expecting Breakout '09 Season

Posted Aug 23, 2009
Not even thunderstorms and rain could damper the enthusiasm surrounding North Carolina’s 2009 season. Thousands of fans braved the elements to participate in UNC’s “Meet the Heels” event on Saturday night, as the season opener against The Citadel is only two weeks away. With the skies threatening, Woody Durham got the festivities rolling about 10 minutes prior to its originally scheduled 6 p.m. start time. (Inside Carolina)

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