Other injured Tar Heels don't feel left out by #PassFir5t movement

Posted Mar 22, 2012
Scrawled on the black brace on his right hand, Kendall Marshall had written “Pass Fir5t.” It was a reference to the online phenomenon that has North Carolina fans writing Marshall’s uniform number on their wrists in support of the popular injured Tar Heels’ guard. “I think it’s a great thing for the fans,” John Henson said. “You might see a five on my wrist later today.” (Fayetteville Observer)

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