Young UNC offensive line matures

Posted Nov 20, 2013
Senior left tackle James Hurst has seen North Carolina’s young offensive line grow throughout the season — as steadily as his no-shave, all-season beard. “I think we were a pretty big part of the team’s struggle overall. But now they have some confidence, and they’ve been playing better, and they’ve definitely been part of why we’ve won four games in a row and turned the season around.” (Daily Tar Heel)

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