Young Tar Heels will get their chances

Posted Sep 4, 2010
The secondary is completely revamped, but sophomore corner Mywan Jackson is one of the best athletes on the team. Sophomore safety Gene Robinson is the type of athlete Davis used to regularly produce at Miami. They're stepping in for two players - cornerback Kendric Burney and safety Deunta Williams. On offense, gone for this game are leading receiver Greg Little and leading rushers Ryan Houston and Shaun Draughn. (Charlotte Observer)

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