All Work, No Play For Patrice Rene

Posted Aug 4, 2019
Patrice Rene hoped to make the most of his arrival to the last training camp of his UNC career. Before reporting to camp Thursday, Rene brainstormed how he could make his entrance special. He wanted it to be comical, yet make a statement. That's why the cornerback showed up wearing a hard hat, safety goggles, and an orange construction vest. (GoHeels.com)

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