UNC OL Howard Sampson Discusses Becoming a Starter, Deep RB Group, and More

Posted Aug 14, 2024
North Texas transfer Howard Sampson is now UNC’s starting left offensive tackle, and it appears he has a strong hold on the position. Sampson met with a few members of the media following practice Monday to discuss his process at Carolina, the offensive line, his teammates, and more. Here are video, notes, and quotes from what Sampson had to say. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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