Quietly waiting his turn, wide receiver Justin Olson ready to shine for UNC football

Posted Aug 18, 2021
The waiting, UNC receiver Justin Olson admitted, was the hardest part. Two years into his college career and he's caught zero passes. Not even in the spring game. He's rarely even got the opportunity to line up at receiver. That'll change this season. Olson's turn has arrived. He may be the best receiver no one outside of Chapel Hill has paid attention to. (MSN.com)

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