Heels need Lawson to 'suck it up'

Posted Mar 7, 2008

Those within the Carolina program are skeptical of whether Ty Lawson has really stumbled upon a magic healing potion or whether he’s been feeling more spry lately thanks to the 3.5 weeks of practice he missed. Whatever the case, this much is clear: top-ranked North Carolina needs its point guard at full strength both physically and mentally over the next four weeks if it’s going to make a run at the national championship. (Fayetteville Observer)

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