Lucas: Academic Emphasis Pays Off

Posted Aug 10, 2006

John Bunting's pledge to change the football culture at North Carolina has been well documented. He's instituted the Old Well Walk, talked football from Murphy to Manteo with anyone willing to let him make an appearance, and restored a sense of family among football lettermen. That's a part of changing the football culture. What's been less noticed is his dedication to changing the academic culture in the Kenan Football Center. (Tar Heel Blue)

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