Finding More Space Equaled More Big Plays For UNC Football

Posted Dec 14, 2019
North Carolina’s wide receivers’ abilities to find grass (open space) has helped turn the Tar Heels' offense into one of the most prolific in the country. UNC finished the regular season No. 14 nationally in total offense, racking up 5,628 yards for an average of 469 yards per game. “It’s more space, more freedom than last year,” receiver Dazz Newsome said. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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