‘We gonna run that thing’: UNC back Ty Chandler’s breakout game born from focus on details

Posted Sep 22, 2021
For his North Carolina football coaches and teammates, the forces that propelled running back Ty Chandler during the Tar Heels’ win over Virginia became readily noticeable and significant. "I definitely saw a different side of Ty," offensive lineman Marcus McKethan said. "He seemed more juiced and energetic than ever before. It was really exciting to see." (MSN.com)

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