At the beginning of the month, we learned that a dozen Tar Heels would be suspended over the course of the year due to selling merchandise (which may affect our team as well).
Earlier this week, DR Aaron Crawford suffered a knee injury in practice that some sources are reporting will result in four weeks of missed action. Crawford is a junior starter, considered an all-conference talent, and a leader for the defensive line. Against our California Golden Bears last year, Crawford was responsible for 5 tackles (2 of which were solo) and 1 quarterback hurry.