UNC Left Tackle Asim Richards Steady in First Start

Posted Sep 19, 2020
Despite that glaring hole on the left side of the offense line, UNC’s coaching staff did not express any concern throughout the offseason. That’s because offensive coordinator Phil Longo has been confident in Heck’s replacement: sophomore Asim Richards. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound lineman notched his first career start last week against Syracuse. (Inside Carolina)

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