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Unsung DT

Posted Aug 18, 2007

There’s a good chance during the season opener against James Madison that a UNC fan will turn to the person sitting beside him and ask “Who is No. 96?” The answer is , and you shouldn’t be surprised if he is the starter at defensive tackle on Sept. 1. , and highly-touted freshman have served as the media's darlings this preseason, but the lack of attention does not seem to bother the Rockingham, N.C. native. (Inside Carolina)

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