Q&A: 30 years later, Eric Montross reflects on the iconic "Bloody Montross" game

Posted Feb 4, 2022
On Feb 5. 1992, UNC's Eric Montross took a couple of cuts to the head against Duke in what became known as the "Bloody Montross" game. Exactly 30 years after that 75-73 UNC victory, North Carolina faces the Blue Devils in their first matchup of the season. Montross talked about that iconic game, playing with now-UNC coach Hubert Davis, and more. (Daily Tar Heel)

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