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Rebuilt defense key to Tar Heels' success

By Gregg Doyel
Special to ESPN.com

Friday, August 9, 2002

North Carolina Tar Heels 2001 record: 8-5 (5-3) Coach: John Bunting (Second season, 8-5) Starters returning: 7 offense, 3 defense, 0 kickers Outlook: Last season was supposed to be a tough one. This one is supposed to be almost impossible. After a remarkable turnaround from last year's 0-3 start, the Tar Heels face similarly long odds this season thanks to massive losses on defense. Only three defensive starters are back, and one of them, tackle Will Chapman, is coming off ACL surgery. Gone of ...

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