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U. of North Carolina Unveils New Football Uniforms

Uniform features more Carolina Blue and a thinner dark blue trim.

Although just slightly different from last year, the 2002 University of North Carolina football uniforms mark a return to the look of the 1970s and 1980s, with more "Carolina Blue" throughout the uniform. The wide dark blue trim that was added in the 1990s has been changed to a thinner trim and the helmet is a slightly darker tint with a metallic finish.

The uniform is similar in color to the uniform head coach John Bunting wore as a linebacker for the Tar Heels in the early 1970s.

Last season, Bunting eliminated the dark blue outline around the interlocking NC that appeared on the helmet.

"In my opinion, the Carolina uniform is the best in the country," said Bunting. "Carolina Blue is a unique color and I wanted to emphasize that color in the uniform and eliminate some of the dark blue from last year's design. I think our fans will be happy with the uniform and I know our team will be excited to wear them for the first time on August 31 against Miami (Ohio)."

Through the years the Carolina football uniform has undergone a number of changes. Below are photos of the uniform beginning with (l-r) Don McCauley in 1970, Lawrence Taylor in 1980, Chris Keldorf in 1997 and Julius Peppers in 2001.

Now that you've seen the 2002 North Carolina football uniforms, it's time to tell us what you think. Send an email to tarheelblue@uncaa.unc.edu giving your opinion on the uniforms.

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