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After making a bowl trip in 2004, the Tar Heels came up a win short of that goal in 2005. A dozen starters return this fall, including seven on the defensive side of the ball. Among those returning on offense is the RB duo of and . That pair combined for over 900 yards and 7 scores a season ago. However, QB will have to be replaced, as will three of the team's top four WRs. saw time under center last year, but redshirt freshman Cam Sexton and Nebraska transfer are likely to see most of the snaps in '06. (Southern College Sports)

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