E.J. Wilson Looks For Success On, Off Field
Posted Aug 22, 2008
This season, junior E.J. Wilson is the Tar Heels' only defensive end with any starting experience and is looking to become a force to be reckoned with. Wilson finished last season with 44 tackles, ranking him 10th in the team behind names like Kentwan Balmer, Durell Mapp and Hilee Taylor - all of whom graduated last year.
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