Posted January 20, 2012 on northcarolina.scout.com
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - University of North Carolina offensive guard Jonathan Cooper had successful surgery on his left shoulder Wednesday (Jan. 18) to alleviate chronic inflammation he endured throughout the 2011 season.
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