CHAPEL HILL -- North Carolina will be short another two players for its Dec. 30 Music City Bowl matchup against Tennessee because of season-ending surgeries.
Tar Heels linebacker Bruce Carter and Tar Heels senior offensive guard Alan Pelc are both out because of injuries, according to a news release issued Tuesday by UNC's sports information department.
Carter, who injured his left knee playing against N.C. State on Nov. 20, underwent ACL reconstruction surgery on his left knee Tuesday morning at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, the release said.
Pelc underwent surgery Monday afternoon to repair his left shoulder, also at UNC Hospitals. The Houston native is expected to begin rehabilitation immediately, but like Carter, will not be able to play in UNC's bowl game.
"Bruce and Alan have meant so much to this program," UNC coach Butch Davis said in a statement released by the university. "They have been great kids, great leaders and, most importantly, they will graduate Sunday with a degree from the University of North Carolina. Obviously, we are disappointed for them that they will not be able to play in the bowl game. However, our main concern is their health and preparing for the future."
Carter started 43 games at North Carolina, including 10 this season. He was twice named second-team All-ACC (2009 & 2010) and was a 2010 finalist for the Butkus Award, which is presented to the nation's top linebacker. Carter blocked seven kicks in his career and scored twice on interception returns.
Pelc started 34 games in his career, including 11 this season. He graded out over 75 percent in 2010 while playing offensive guard and center.
-- Ken Tysiac
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Surgery sidelines UNC's Carter, Pelc for bowl
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"...most importantly, they will graduate Sunday with a degree from the University of North Carolina."
With all the academic fraud going on over there in Chapel Hill, those degrees aren't worth much. This is so sad. How low can they go? Let the tutor speak!
Both those degrees are worth more than a PhD at NC State. Ask any employer.
I'll be happy to ask my employer who hired this NC State grad out of over 350 applicants.
Regardless of who you pull for, in this currently economic state a college degree is worth A LOT. So quit being an idiot just because you don't support UNC athletics.
*current economic state.....just so a genius on here doesn't jump all over me for a typo.
Both Chapel Hill and NC State have very good programs in their COMPLETELY separate specialties. So don't be so ignorant as to make a statement like that.
Apparently somebody did ask any employer, and NCSU finished ahead of UNC. Top 25 According to WSJ As for Carter, hate to hear that for him since he is a great player to watch and he doesn't cheat.
Bruce musta taken a cheap shot from the Wolfpack. Glad he got his much coveted degree, wonder what it was in; African Studies, perhaps? There is a big demand for this knowledge and training. Good thing he has his NFL to fall back on.
Anon- 4:22pm
You cannot use facts against UNC fans. They don't believe them.
UNC-Cheat's mantra: "It's not a lie, if you believe it." (George Costanza)
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