Travis Hughes adjusting well to starting role

Posted Aug 19, 2012
Sophomore linebacker Travis Hughes has had several months to adjust and prepare for the likelihood that he would be a prominent figure in the UNC defense this fall. And as the Tar Heels break training camp Monday and get closer to more detailed preparations for its season-opening opponent Elon, Hughes has established himself as UNC's starting weak-side linebacker. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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