Chansky’s Notebook: Comeback Kid

Posted Sep 22, 2022
The day UNC introduced Joe Montana to the world. Carolina jumped out to a 14-0 lead against Notre Dame in 1975 on a touchdown run by Mike Voight and a pass from Billy Paschall to Mel Collins. Although Irish quarterback Rick Slager got them on the scoreboard early in the fourth quarter, coach Dan Devine called the kid wearing No. 3 off the bench. (Chapelboro.com)

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