Natrone Means Returns Home

Posted Mar 24, 2021
It’s been nearly 30 years since Natrone Means donned his North Carolina jersey for the last time, capping his Tar Heel career by rushing for 1,195 yards and 13 touchdowns in 1992. On Tuesday, the 48-year-old was introduced by Mack Brown as an offensive analyst, completing a journey that included 7 years in the NFL and 17 years as a football coach. (Inside Carolina)

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