Turner's Take: The Heartbeat
Posted Sep 1, 2016
The two unquestioned leaders on the 2015 defense were senior linebackers Jeff Schoettmer and Shakeel Rashad, who combined for 223 tackles. But seniors graduate, and someone must step up in their absence. Now comes sophomore Andre Smith, the linebacker who started three games and appeared in all 14 as a true freshman.
(GoHeels.com)
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