UNC senior class to do something special

Posted Dec 25, 2011
It's been 13 years since a group of North Carolina seniors have been able to experience such a streak. Monday will be the Tar Heels' fourth straight bowl appearance — something that has now happened just seven times in the history of the program. "It's been an honor and a blessing to play in four straight bowls," senior wide receiver Dwight Jones said. "Not too many Carolina football players have had that opportunity." (Shreveport Times)

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