Max Johnson's Injury Provides Rallying Point For UNC Football

Posted Aug 31, 2024
The Tar Heels essentially dedicated the game to injured quarterback Max Johnson, and awarded him a game ball to celebrate the win. Johnson didn't receive it immediately after the game as he was being evaluated, but the team decided to give him that honor in his first game at North Carolina. "He went out there and fought for us," Power Echols said. (Inside Carolina)

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