UNC Defensive Players Discuss First Two Games, Virginia, And More

Posted Sep 14, 2021
Four UNC defensive players met with the media Tuesday evening to discuss their play through the first two games of the season while looking ahead to a big game on Saturday night when Virginia heads to Kenan Stadium for a 7:30 PM kickoff. Here are interviews, notes, and quotes from Kaimon Rucker, Trey Morrison, Myles Murphy, and Power Echols. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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