Batten: Ten Questions for UNC Football
Posted Jul 22, 2011
Is this the best offensive line UNC has had during Butch Davis’ tenure as head coach? Y-E-S. It’s not only the best starting group to play for Davis, but there’s experienced depth at almost every position. Tackle James Hurst and guard Jonathan Cooper are all-star candidates, and Hurst could wind up as one of UNC’s all-time best blockers before he’s done.
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