Quarterback Gio Lopez, UNC football’s ‘pretty good golfer,’ impressing Tar Heel teammates

Posted Jun 17, 2025
Described by North Carolina offensive lineman Christo Kelly as a golfer who is "violent with the hips" and "hits it very hard" – evidenced by their shared experience at Topgolf during a long-drive competition – Gio Lopez comes to Chapel Hill as the favorite to be the Tar Heels’ starting quarterback in UNC’s debut season under head coach Bill Belichick. (MSN.com)

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