UNC AD Bubba Cunningham Optimistic for UNC Football, Confident in Larry Fedora

Posted Jul 10, 2018
UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham discussed the state of the Tar Heel football program Tuesday. He recognized the disappointing 3-9 season but understands a lot of what caused it--a devastating rash of injuries. He is optimistic for the future of the program and has confidence in coach Larry Fedora, who won the ACC's Coastal Division in 2015. (Inside Carolina)

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