UNC Cornerback Marcus Allen on Being 'Pretty,' Two Strong Corners, and UNC's Defense

Posted Jul 31, 2024
It’s okay to describe Marcus Allen as "pretty." That’s what Mack Brown called him Monday. The UNC Football coach spoke with the media following the Tar Heels’ first practice of preseason camp, and when discussing his secondary, Brown said Allen has become "pretty" because he’s added weight and looks the part of a physical, lock-down corner. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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