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DEL.ICIO.USWilcox County’s Dennard picks UNC
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 01/21/08
Considered one of the top athletes in the state, Wilcox County cornerback Alphonzo Dennard committed to North Carolina on Sunday.
Dennard, who was recruited as a defensive back by coach Butch Davis’ staff, could see some action on offense in Chapel Hill.
“It’s all about the coaching staff and coach Butch Davis,” said Dennard, when asked to pinpoint what sold him on the Tar Heels. “He’s a great coach. And their graduation rate there is good.
“And I love the campus. I’ve never seen a stadium quite like that one. It sits in the middle of campus. It’s a beautiful place.”
The 5-foot-11, 197-pound Dennard is content to play in the Heels’ secondary, but isn’t opposed to a call to play on offense.
“I think I’ll play cornerback, but the offensive coordinator wants me to play receiver,” he said.
Dennard chose North Carolina over Clemson and Troy.
“It was a tough decision,” he admitted.
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