Athlon magazine likes UNC’s defense
Posted Jun 14, 2010
Athlon magazine has deemed the Tar Heels secondary and linebacking corps No. 1 in the country. Only Iowa’s defensive line is ranked ahead of the Tar Heels. Defensive tackle Marvin Austin has been selected first team All-America; linebacker Quan Sturdivant and cornerback Kendrick Burney were picked second-team; safety Deunta Williams was named third-team.
(Rocky Mount Telegram)
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