Running Back: A Cast of Candidates

Posted Apr 10, 2007

With Ronnie McGill departing due to graduation and rising senior Barrington Edwards' future with the football team in doubt, the Tar Heels are looking for someone to fill the void. The candidates are there but lack experience. The top two returning gainers at the running back position are rising senior walk-on Justin Warren and rising sophomore Bobby Rome, combining for just over seven yards per game. (Inside Carolina)

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