Matt Baker’s Big Shot

Posted Aug 1, 2005

It may rub some teammates the wrong way, but as far as most North Carolina football players and coaches are concerned, Matt Baker’s confidence is more than welcome. Don’t let his Hollywood-caliber smile and engaging personality fool you. On the practice field, he is and has been a take-charge type of guy. OK, at times, he’s been downright cocky. “That’s a great thing, especially with all the egos we’ve got at receiver,” quipped senior linebacker Tommy Richardson. (Inside Carolina)

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