Pack your bags: A scout's fall football itinerary

Posted Aug 27, 2011
Miami (Fla.) at North Carolina, October 15th: These programs have provided the worst off-field stories the past two years, but their talent level is strong enough to still earn the respect of NFL scouts. The Tar Heels' defensive line is loaded again, with top five overall prospect Quinton Coples and up-and-coming Donte Paige-Moss taking on young but huge (they average 6-6, 324 lbs) 'Canes tackles. (CBS Sports)

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