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Butch Davis might join Tampa Bay Buccaneers staff

Found February 10, 2012 on Charlotte Observer:
PLAYERS: Butch Davis
TEAMS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers,  North Carolina Tar Heels

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The former Tar Heels coach will join the NFL team, several Tampa news outlets report.Click to Continue »
Original Story: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012...
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