Football: Howell, Simmons, Tucker & Newsome Tuesday Interviews

Posted Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday was the offense’s turn to meet with the media ahead of Saturday’s Orange Bowl game between No. 13 North Carolina and No. 5 Texas A&M. The topics mostly surrounded three Tar Heels from the offensive side of the ball who opted out of the game. Here are interviews with Dazz Newsome, Jordan Tucker, Emery Simmons, and Sam Howell. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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