Motivations Align for UNC Football Seniors' Return

Posted Jan 23, 2021
The 2021 college football season could be historic for North Carolina. That potential for a special season is a big reason why seniors Garrett Walston, Tomon Fox, Beau Corrales, Tyrone Hopper, and Grayson Atkins opted to take the extra year of eligibility permitted by the NCAA and spend one more season in Chapel Hill. There are personal reasons as well. (Inside Carolina)

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