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UNC's defense anchored by elite linebacker trio


Despite an 11-year gap where no UNC linebacker made first-team All-ACC from 1998 to 2008, the tradition is alive and in the capable of hands of what may be the best trio of linebackers in school history. Seniors and , along with sophomore , are ranked by Athlon Sports in its preseason football preview edition as the nation's No. 1 linebacker unit. (Fayetteville Observer)

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