Shrine Bowl Notes: Sticking with the Tar Heels

Posted Dec 16, 2010
The North Carolina 2011 recruiting class has taken its share of hits due to NCAA investigations into academic fraud and contact with agents, losing commitments such as Everett Golson, Daquan Romero and Jamar Lewter while other commitments like Marquise Williams and Shawn Underwood continue to keep their options open. However, when watching the North Carolina team practice at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, you'll find that things aren't looking so bad for the Tar Heels after all on the recruiting trail. (Jackets Online)

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