Sexton says he never lost hope he'd get another chance

Posted Sep 29, 2008
Cameron Sexton never stopped believing that he would get another shot at playing quarterback for North Carolina. The moment came on Saturday, with UNC in dire straits against Miami at Dolphin Stadium. Sexton seized the opportunity by leading a 28-24 comeback win in generating four touchdown drives and energized a career that seemed totally stalled. (Winston-Salem Journal)

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