UNC Football's Amari Gainer Cranking Up ‘Lightning’ Role

Posted Aug 21, 2023
Simply put, Amari Gainer is fast. When identifying what the Florida State graduate transfer brings to the UNC defense, coach Mack Brown said, "he can really run for his size." Compared to teammate Kaimon Rucker’s sturdy 6-foot-1, 265-pound stature, their differences at the position have led to the duo coin the nickname. "Thunder and lighting." (Inside Carolina)

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