Emotional seniors, shiny new helmets help Tar Heels ‘bowl’ over State

Posted Oct 28, 2012
Friday night at the team hotel, Larry Fedora had some of his senior leaders address their younger teammates about the importance this game held for them. Their words, especially those from offensive guard Jonathan Cooper, continued to resonate as UNC battled back from a 10-point fourth quarter deficit for an emotional 43-35 victory. “Unbelievable speech by Coop,” junior quarterback Bryn Renner said. (Wilmington Star News)

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