2011 CFN First Look Football Rankings: #52 UNC

Posted Jan 17, 2011
This might be the type of team that becomes dangerous as the year goes on. The plus from all the suspensions in 2010 is the experience brought in to 2011, but still, the Tar Heels have to replace five starters on defense and QB T.J. Yates and five starters off the offense. The defensive front seven should be a brick wall by the middle of the season with six young returning starters still jelling. (College Football News)

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