Bobby Rome, Jordan Nix test positive for swine flu

Posted Sep 11, 2009
UNC football players Bobby Rome and Jordan Nix have tested positive for probable H1N1 influenza. They did not practice this week and will not be traveling to Connecticut for Saturday’s game. University and Sports Medicine protocol is being followed for all student-athletes as they develop any illness or flu-like symptoms. Rome is Carolina’s starting fullback and Nix is a reserve defensive tackle. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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