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Fight for Starting Linebacker Spot Continues

Posted Aug 5, 2015
UNC head coach does not mind waiting until the last moment to announce a starter. Now with a new defense, we'll have to wait and see who the trio of starting linebackers in this 4-3 scheme will be. The first two spots have been locked down by seniors and . Junior and sophomore are vying for the third starting spot. (Inside Carolina)

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