Turner's Take: A Solid Corps
Posted Aug 18, 2014
The heart of the North Carolina defense is the linebacking corps. With senior bandit Norkeithus Otis redshirt junior linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and senior will linebacker Travis Hughes setting the tone, the Tar Heels are in very good hands. The linebacking corps has an experienced core plus young talent eager to make a difference on Saturdays.
(GoHeels.com)
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