LBs Move Up, Over

Thu Oct 19, 2006

Though not the preferable way to earn playing time, a potential season-ending injury to senior Larry Edwards opened up a competition this week for the starting SAM linebacker position. Junior Martel Thatch (pictured) will start, and true freshman Wesley Flagg will move over to the No. 2 spot when the Tar Heels travel to Virginia. (Inside Carolina)

Related: Football | Larry Edwards | Martel Thatch | Wesley Flagg

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