North Carolina's Orange Bowl Opt-Outs Afford Clearer Glimpse Of 2021 Tar Heels

Posted Dec 23, 2020
Chazz Surratt, Michael Carter and Dyami Brown opting out of the Orange Bowl might have UNC football fans a bit ruffled, but it doesn’t bother their teammates. And it may not be such a terrible thing for the UNC program. "I'm excited to see some of the young guys step up,” said Tomon Fox. "It gives you a glimpse of what's gonna happen next year." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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