Noah Ruggles' Sweet Redemption

Posted Oct 27, 2019
Despite all the criticism and personal adversity North Carolina kicker Noah Ruggles has faced since last weekend's six-overtime loss to Virginia Tech, including losing his starting job to true freshman walk-on Jonathan Kim, Ruggles’ number was called on again in UNC’s 20-17 win over Duke on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. This time out, Ruggles didn’t disappoint. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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