Extra Points: Emotional Kaleidoscope

Posted Dec 1, 2008
Lost in the emotional burgoo of Mark Paschal's career ending injury last week was the story of the man who'd replace him. Chase Rice--senior linebacker, country music and NASCAR fan, former starter who missed all of 2007 after an opening-game injury. Rice took the field Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham with the words DAD etched in bold black letters on the white adhesive tape adorning each of his wrists. (Tar Heel Blue)

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