UNC Football Position Preview: The Linebackers

Last year was a desperate time for linebackers at North Carolina as the unit has lacked talent and depth as of late. Seeing the predicament he was in, Head Coach Butch Davis threw two of his most athletic freshmen, Quan Sturdivant and Bruce Carter into the lion's den asking them to both play substantial minutes in the 2007 campaign. The linebacker questions still may not be solved but Butch is bringing some talented players to Chapel Hill at the linebacker position for the future.  This still may be the weakest area for an improving Tar Heel team.   WLB Quan Sturdivant 2007 Statistics 47 Total Tackles 1.5 Tackles for Loss 1 Sacks, 1 Int, 0 Forced Fumbles Sturdivant started last year as a true freshman racking up 47 total tackles and a sack. Having to learn on the run as a freshman is tough but with a full year of experience and with the absence of former linebacker Durell Mapp, Quan could shine as he has all the athletic gifts needed to become a great linebacker.  ... (link)