Bowl disappointment aside, Tar Heels ready for what lies ahead

Posted Dec 28, 2011
Shortly after North Carolina’s football season ended in a manner no Tar Heel preferred, Everett Withers offered some final advice to players about to experience monumental change. “He’s such a classy guy, Coach Withers is, and all his staff,” UNC sophomore quarterback Bryn Renner said. “He just wished us the best of luck. We’re going to see him again, and we’re going to be in touch for a lifetime.” (Durham Herald-Sun)

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