Bruce Carter will return for senior season

Posted Nov 24, 2009
North Carolina has group of junior defenders contemplating skipping their final season for the NFL. Junior linebacker Bruce Carter said Monday he's staying in school. The junior from Havelock said Monday he's staying in school. "I'm going to come back and finish my education, not only for me but for my family," Carter said. Carter ranks third on the team with 48 tackles and he also has an interception return for a touchdown. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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