Swepson: Elon ready for challenge against UNC

Posted Aug 29, 2012
Despite the lack of history between the Phoenix and Tar Heels, Elon head coach Jason Swepson and his staff have plenty of reasons to feel comfortable about taking on North Carolina and new head coach Larry Fedora. Including Swepson, who is in his second season, Elon's coaching staff is filled with people who have ties to Tom O'Brien and the N.C. State program. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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