Training Camp Notebook 7
Posted Aug 28, 2009
Another rookie that is almost certainly going to play right away for the Tar Heels this fall is A.J. Blue, who is going to find use not only on special teams, but as a backup running back. While Blue's potential as a quarterback is a tantalizing prospect for UNC from the standpoint that he might be able to run the 'Wildcat' offensive formation, Davis reiterated that the Tar Heel coaches still see Blue primarily as a tailback.
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