It starts up front for Heels

Posted Aug 5, 2006

When UNC opened fall football practice Friday evening, one key question filtered through the humidity: Who's going to start at quarterback? But as Joe Dailey's speed and Cam Sexton's arm strength were being scrutinized on one end of the field, a group of overheated linemen were quietly trying to answer an interrogative that will be just as pivotal to Carolina's postseason hopes: Who is going to protect that quarterback? (Raleigh News & Observer)

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