North Carolina spent spring practice and training camp looking for improvement on the offensive and defensive lines. Thursday in Minnesota will give the Tar Heels their first chance to see where those units stand. UNC beat Minnesota 31-13 in Chapel Hill last September, though the Tar Heels have seen their share of personnel changes up front since then. (Inside Carolina)
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UNC offensive lineman Willie Lampkin welcomes those who doubt his size, background
"Before he walks in," UNC football general manager Patrick Suddes told coach Mack Brown during Lampkin’s recruitment, "you’re gonna think he’s way too short.