UNC's young linebackers finding ways to produce

Posted Oct 12, 2016
The Tar Heels have talent at linebacker, but lack the experience they had last season. Two sophomores, Andre Smith and Cole Holcomb, lead the position group and are growing into their roles as the year progresses. Linebackers coach John Papuchis has been happy with the production out of his young core. (Carolina Blue)

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