UNC’s depth at receiver becoming an issue

Posted Aug 7, 2012
A college football practice field can seem like a difficult place to be alone, what with the more than 100 players and all the coaches, trainers and support staff. But Erik Highsmith, a UNC senior receiver, admitted Tuesday he felt a bit lonely during the Tar Heels’ fourth preseason practice. “We were down two starters today,” Highsmith said. “So it felt kind of (like) just me out there a little bit.” (Raleigh News & Observer)

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