Injured UNC RB British Brooks to take on a new role as a student coach

Posted Aug 21, 2022
Unfortunately, UNC running back British Brooks’ season ended before it started, as the fifth-year senior suffered a lower-body injury during training camp. Coach Mack Brown told the media that Brooks will be serving as a student coach for the upcoming football season. He will be focused on helping the running backs and special teams unit in his new role. (Keeping It Heel)

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