Coach Larry Porter On UNC's Running Backs, Pass Protection, Finding A Rotation

Posted Aug 12, 2021
North Carolina running backs coach Larry Porter fielded questions from the media on Thursday about UNC's running backs, beginning with Tennessee transfer Ty Chandler and other players battling to be in the rotation. Porter also discussed his role in helping Jovan Dewitt with special teams. Here are video, notes, and quotes from what he had to say. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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