Tommy Thigpen On Jeremiah Gemmel, Cedric Gray's Growth, The Frosh, Desmond Evans & More

Posted Aug 13, 2021
UNC inside linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator Tommy Thigpen met with the media on Friday afternoon to discussed linebackers Cedric Gray, RaRa Dillworth, and Power Echols, how the increased depth and quality up front can help his group, who on defense has stood out to him the most during camp, and even about running back Ty Chandler. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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