Robert Dinkins knows UNC's defense has a lot to learn

Posted May 2, 2016
Robert Dinkins and UNC's returning players are not the only ones getting lesson plans on the field. Four defensive players enrolled early this spring and had to pick up Coach Gene Chizik's system quickly. But Dinkins knows once they know where to be, watch out. "They have a whole lot of talent, those guys are so athletic" said Dinkins. (Carolina Blue)

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