Travis Hughes staking claim to "Will" linebacker position

Posted Apr 10, 2013
Juniors Tommy Heffernan and Travis Hughes, who have each started at different points in their UNC careers, have been battling it out for the starting job at weak-side linebacker (or "Will" position). And while both of them will be looked upon heavily to play, right now Hughes appears to have the inside track to the starting job. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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