Offensive Line Benefits From Bye Week

Posted Oct 20, 2009
As Carolina comes off of a bye week and into a historic game on Thursday, one question that has been looming over the Heels is whether or not the offensive line will be healthy enough to compete against Florida State. With a season-ending shoulder injury for Carl Gaskins and significant injuries for Lowell Dyer, Kyle Jolly, and Jonathan Cooper, the varied personnel has created many problems for the offense. (Tar Heel Blue)

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