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Has improved steadily throughout his career • Has good size for the position and can move well • Is one of three starters returning on the offensive line • Earned "Super Ram" status in the weight room in 2003 and "Iron Ram" honors in 2004 • Holds UNC records in the vertical jump (33") and long jump (9'-5") by an offensive lineman.
2003: Junior season
Started all 12 games at left tackle and had his best season at Carolina • Was healthy for the entire year • Was third among offensive linemen with 718 snaps, an average of nearly 60 per game • Helped Carolina revive its running game as the Tar Heels rushed for over 150 yards per game, its best mark since 1995 • Played a season-high 86 snaps against Syracuse.
2002: Sophomore season
Switched from right tackle to left tackle, playing in 11 games and starting 10 • Did not play against Wake Forest due to a concussion • Played 782 snaps, an average of 71 per game • Played a season-high 88 snaps at Syracuse.
2001: Freshman season
Played in all 13 games and started 10, including the Peach Bowl • Made his first career start in the season opener at Oklahoma • Was part of a young Carolina offensive line that started three sophomores, one freshman and one fourth-year senior against the Sooners • Became the first Tar Heel freshman to start on the offensive line since Jeff Saturday started at center in 1994 • Played 639 snaps, an average of 53 plays per game • Played a season-high 80 snaps against Oklahoma • Redshirted in 2000.
Scotland County High School
Played for Coach Mark Barnes • Led his team to a 7-5 overall record and third place conference finish • Two-time all-conference selection • All-Cape Fear Region and All-Piedmont Area selection • Participated in the Shrine Bowl • Also competed in track and field, throwing the shot and discus.
Personal
Born Willie Terrence McNeill on May 29, 1982 • Has one older brother and one older sister • Favorite athlete is Lawrence Taylor • Favorite NFL team as a kid was the Green Bay Packers •Would like to switch places for a day with DMX • Greatest moment in his athletic career was receiving a scholarship to come to Carolina • Enjoys cooking • Majoring in African-American history.
