Injured Early and Often, UNC Football Embracing ‘Next Man Up’ Mentality

Posted Sep 9, 2024
The Tar Heels have played only two games, but the list of the injured reads like a starting lineup. Edge rusher Kaimon Rucker, running back Omarion Hampton, tight end Bryson Nesbit, and center Austin Blaske all missed time during Saturday’s win against Charlotte with injuries. That’s to say nothing of former starting quarterback Max Johnson. (Chapelboro.com)

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