Tar Heels seek leader on defense

Posted Sep 7, 2006

Carolina overcame poor performances the last two seasons because it had quality leaders; if it hopes to continue that trend, someone must take the initiative when Virginia Tech visits on Saturday. The problem: Bunting can't identify who might corral that role. "The guys right now are, once again, the group of 10," he said. "I've got nine captains … that's the group I'm depending on." (Wilmington Star News)

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