UNC bandit steals show on defense
Posted Sep 26, 2013
Norkeithus Otis is back in his coveted No. 8 jersey after wearing No. 52 for two seasons, embracing a fresh start in yet another new position as UNC’s bandit. “I was very excited. Eight is my favorite number because my godbrother, who actually plays for ECU, he told me in high school, ‘Hey, change to number eight’,” Otis said. “I always asked him why and he said, ‘Eight means new beginning.’
(Daily Tar Heel)
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