UNC Position Battle Preview: Offensive Line
Posted Aug 2, 2017
While UNC lost a few significant players from the 2016 season (starting center Lucas Crowley, guard Caleb Peterson, and tackle Jon Heck), the cupboard is not completely bare. The Tar Heels return starting left tackle Bentley Spain, guard Tommy Hatton, guard R.J. Prince, and tackle William Sweet --- all of whom started or played significant minutes last season.
(Inside Carolina)
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