Chansky’s Notebook: Josh Downs is Up There

Posted Nov 15, 2022
Is Josh Downs the best receiver in Carolina history? Even though he missed two games this season, his 847 yards through Saturday's victory at Wake Forest puts him within reach of his own UNC single-season record, and with 11 touchdowns he is a virtual lock to eclipse the school mark of 12 held by Hakeem Nicks, Dyami Brown, and Dwight Jones. (Chapelboro.com)

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