Recruits stand behind UNC despite sanctions 
March, 13, 2012
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Dave Hooker | ESPN.com
Prospects were braced for the worst, but they barely flinched when the NCAA announced that North Carolina would lose 15 scholarships over three years, face a one-year postseason ban and be on probation for three years for extra benefits provided to players under former head coach Butch Davis.
“I'm glad it doesn't affect me and I'm still solid on my commitment,” said receiver Jordan Fieulleteau from Raleigh (N.C.) Wakefield, who committed to the Tar Heels in February. “I just feel bad that coach [Larry] Fedora and everyone else has to suffer from someone else's selfish mistakes.
“[They are] less harsh than I thought it would be,” he said. “I'm glad it's only a one year thing.”
“I'm glad it doesn't affect me and I'm still solid on my commitment,” said receiver Jordan Fieulleteau from Raleigh (N.C.) Wakefield, who committed to the Tar Heels in February. “I just feel bad that coach [Larry] Fedora and everyone else has to suffer from someone else's selfish mistakes.
“[They are] less harsh than I thought it would be,” he said. “I'm glad it's only a one year thing.”
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