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Former UNC star, NFL player Ryan Switzer helping coach home-state Mountaineers


After a four-year NFL career, West Virginia native retired due to injuries, but he's switching his helmet for a whistle and was invited to help head coach Neal Brown and the Mountaineers during preseason camp. During his time at UNC, Switzer also worked with current WVU running backs coach , so there was a built-in relationship. (Yahoo! Sports)

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Former UNC star, NFL player Ryan Switzer helping coach home-state Mountaineers