Lack Of Depth Hitting UNC's Secondary The Most

Posted Sep 18, 2019
Just three games into the 2019 football season, depth in North Carolina’s secondary has become a serious concern. Senior cornerback Patrice Rene was ruled out for the year last week after tearing his ACL in the 28-25 win over Miami, leaving sophomore Trey Morrison and junior Greg Ross as the only cornerbacks on the roster with real game experience. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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