A.J. Blue ready to become North Carolina's top runner

Posted Mar 29, 2013
When A.J. Blue emerged as a dual-threat quarterback at North Gaston High School, he guided the Wildcats to their first-ever state championship game. Now a fifth-year senior at the University of North Carolina, Blue has another daunting task as he will try to replace record-setting soon-to-be NFL draft pick Gio Bernard in the Tar Heels’ lineup. (Gaston Gazette)

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