Darius Lipford fighting for starting spot
Posted Apr 12, 2011
Throughout North Carolina’s spring season this March and April, rising sophomore outside linebacker Darius Lipford has been battling for a chance to start for the Tar Heels in 2011. After seeing action in 11 games last fall as a true freshman, Lipford now finds himself in position to replace four-year starter Bruce Carter at the strong-side or ‘Sam’ linebacker post.
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