Eddy's View: Kendall Marshall must remain healthy

Posted Nov 11, 2011
Before Carolina can even begin the marathon journey of a basketball season, potentially the greatest hurdle facing the Tar Heels has already arisen: ill health. In so many ways, sophomore point guard Kendall Marshall is expected to carry this team. Now, however, the question of whether his sore back can withstand the load is like a dark shadow trailing Carolina into Friday's season-opener against Michigan State. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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