UNC Lineman Asim Richards: "We're Gonna Get Sam Howell That Heisman" Posted Aug 14, 2021 Asim Richards is one of five players with starting experience who return to the offensive line in 2021. Richards played in nine games as a true freshman, then started 11 of 12 games in 2020. Now headed into his third season, Richards and the line are ready to be a strength of a UNC team that has high expectations. "There’s no difference (from last year)." (All Tar Heels)