K.J. Sails discusses what it's like to be a transfer in "the portal"?

Posted Apr 23, 2019
When K.J. Sails decided he wanted to leave North Carolina, the East Bay High alumnus sat down with Tar Heels’ officials to walk through the process that has dominated college football’s offseason. He was about to enter the NCAA’s transfer portal. After UNC’s coaching staff got fired and two family members died in February, Sails wanted a fresh start. (Tampa Bay Times)

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