NC State's Payton Wilson says UNC QB Drake Maye shouldn't apologize for rivalry jab

Posted Sep 21, 2022
NC State junior linebacker Payton Wilson said Wednesday that UNC quarterback Drake Maye didn't need to apologize for the incendiary remarks he made about the Wolfpack on Tuesday. "It's a [heck] of a rivalry. I don't think the kid should have to apologize for anything he said. We hear it all the time. It's part of the game and part of UNC vs. NC State." (Fayetteville Observer)

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