UNC Running Backs Coach Robert Gillespie Excited About Athleticism, Versatility of Caleb Hood

Posted Jan 11, 2021
Here is UNC running backs coach Robert Gillespie on 2021 running back Caleb Hood: "I'm excited to coach this kid. He is talented, obviously. He was a quarterback in high school, so it is always great to get a kid that is used to having the ball in his hands. He's just a tremendous leader, so he’s a smart kid; he’s going to bring leadership to the room." (Inside Carolina)

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