Deunta Williams: Systematic problem between academics and athletics

Posted Mar 31, 2014
Former UNC defensive back Deunta Williams made waves last week when he spoke about the academic scandal at UNC on national television. Williams said Monday that he knew his participation in ESPN's 'Outside the Lines' segment would not go over well with some Tar Heel fans but wanted to be up front about his experience and how academics were handled. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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