Johnny White excels at starting RB role

Posted Sep 20, 2010
Throughout the off-season, UNC coach Butch Davis described Johnny White as the hardest-working player on the team. On Saturday, he was the hardest-working player on the field. The senior fought for all 113 rushing yards he amassed while in the starting role at tailback in front of Shaun Draughn, the former starter who had been cleared to play by the University and the NCAA on Monday. (Daily Tar Heel)

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