UNC Coaching Staff Looking For Separation Among Running Backs

Posted Aug 7, 2022
Perhaps no position group appears more up in the air than running back at North Carolina, as six Tar Heels are in the mix, and each one is capable of handling a significant load. "Tell me what day it is," UNC offensive coordinator Phil Longo said, noting how each day a different player in that group stands out. "That’s where we are right now." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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