Lipford, Otis seek impact against GT

Posted Sep 21, 2013
Saturday's game against Georgia Tech is going to be a tremendous challenge for North Carolina's defense, but the Tar Heels do have the benefit of a healthy Darius Lipford, who hasn't faced the Yellow Jackets since the last time UNC was in Atlanta, as well as an improving Norkeithus Otis, who has emerged as Carolina's top option at the hybrid 'Bandit' position. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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