UNC Offensive Coordinator Phil Longo Discusses QB Decision, Position Battles, And More

Posted Aug 22, 2022
UNC offensive coordinator Phil Longo met with the media Monday in advance of the Tar Heels’ opener Saturday vs. Florida A&M at Kenan Stadium. Longo addressed the decision to start Drake Maye over Jacolby Criswell at quarterback and also about some other position groups and players. Here are video, notes, and quotes from what Longo had to say. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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