Sam Howell Was 'The Guy' for Mack Brown from Day One

Posted May 26, 2020
Mack Brown's first recruiting decision on the job may prove to be his best. The day Brown was announced as UNC's football coach - on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 - he set his sights on 4-star Charlotte quarterback Sam Howell. That move continues to pay huge dividends. In April, Brown recalled the whirlwind of events that led to Howell becoming a Tar Heel. (Inside Carolina)

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