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Where Are They Now? Tracking Tar Heels Implicated In NCAA Investigation

A quick review of North Carolina football players implicated in an ongoing improper benefits investigation reveals a hefty body count, and a fair number of players with hazy futures as Tar Heels:

Marvin Austin, senior DT: Suspended since shortly before season opener; later dismissed.

Charles Brown, senior CB: Ruled ineligible for season opener; has yet to play in 2010.

Kendric Burney, senior CB: Ruled ineligible for season opener; later suspended for six games.

Bruce Carter, senior LB: Cleared before season opener.

Shaun Draughn, senior RB: Cleared by Week 2.

Linwan Euwell, junior LB: Withheld from season opener; has yet to play in 2010.

Brian Gupton, junior DB:Withheld from season opener; has yet to play in 2010.

Ryan Houston, senior RB: Withheld from season opener; has yet to play in 2010.

Greg Little, senior WR: Ruled ineligible for season opener; later ruled permanently ineligible.

Michael McAdoo, junior DE: Status unclear. Ruled ineligible for season opener; was listed by the NCAA as playing against Rutgers, but no other games this season. Has yet to record a single official stat.

Robert Quinn, junior DE: Ruled ineligible for season opener; later ruled permanently ineligible.

Da'Norris Searcy, senior DB: Held out of season opener; cleared to return by Week 4.

Jonathan Smith, senior DB: Withheld from season opener; has yet to play in 2010.

Quan Sturdivant, senior LB: Cleared before season opener.

Deunta Williams, senior DB: Suspended for four games.

This is all based on the best information we have right now via the NCAA’s official stats and the university website. We’ll update this list accordingly as the six unaddressed players are cleared or punished.

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