Extra Points: Running Start

Posted Apr 17, 2024
One of the UNC storylines of spring football practice 2024 has been the evolution of that "run the (daggum) ball" mindset and of the offensive line. The Tar Heels lost four players to graduation and one to the transfer portal, so the unit has a completely different look. The new version has considerable promise, and being in year two of the Clements era helps. (GoHeels.com)

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