Strength And Conditioning Notebook
Posted Jul 26, 2006
Most serious fans already know the names of Jordan Hemby and Jermaine Strong, a pair of redshirt freshman defensive backs who will challenge for playing time in Carolina's defensive backfield. But don't forget about fellow redshirt freshman Bryan Dixon, who strength and conditioning coach Jeff Connors says is one of the strongest players, pound for pound, on the roster.
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