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Early Praise, Expectations

Posted Jul 29, 2010
UNC boasted the top defense in the ACC a year ago, and with the core of that group returning in 2010 five of those Tar Heels -- the most of any school -- were recognized on the preseason All-ACC team the league announced Wednesday. Defensive end , defensive tackle , linebacker , cornerback and safety all helped UNC rank sixth in the nation in total defense in 2009. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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