Jace Ruder Intent on Persevering Amid Adversity

Posted Jun 10, 2020
Jace Ruder’s injuries forced him to the sidelines the past two seasons, although the opportunity to encourage his teammates yielded leadership returns. He’s a veteran quarterback entering his third season at UNC, and while he’s intent on challenging Sam Howell for the starting job, he also understands the importance of pushing his talented teammate. (Inside Carolina)

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