Kaimon Rucker Re-Emerges as Ringleader of UNC Football's Sack Dance

Posted Oct 27, 2024
On Saturday at Scott Stadium, UNC suddenly shifted from struggling on defense to swarming again, piling up 10 sacks on the day and adding two takeaways in the second half — defensive end Kaimon Rucker's interception and defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie's rumbling interception return for an 84-yard touchdown. Rucker roared back to form. (Inside Carolina)

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