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As 4 key players opt out, UNC prepares for Orange Bowl

UNC continues to prepare for its Orange Bowl date with Texas A&M. Tar Heels coach Mack Brown knew he would be without three of his stars and then this weekend a surprise as Javonte Williams, UNC's second-team All-American sledgehammer running back informed the staff that he also was going to opt out and begin preparation for the NFL Draft. (WTVD)

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