Tymir Brown swayed by UNC's outreach during coronavirus pandemic

Posted Mar 18, 2020
Tymir Brown said he “always knew” that UNC was going to be his choice to continue playing football at the college level, but the COVID-19 pandemic actually helped him solidify his decision. "As the virus was going on, North Carolina was the one who checked on me and they were the ones who asked about my family. That’s when I knew it was them." (Jacksonville Daily News)

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