Gio Lopez blocks out ‘noise,’ focuses on growth amid criticism
Posted Oct 29, 2025
As North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez continues to navigate a challenging season, he’s faced mounting criticism from fans and media. But Lopez isn’t letting the “noise” shake his confidence or distract him from the work ahead. The red-shirt sophomore South Alabama transfer says he tries to be himself and not worry about outside pressure.
(Tar Heel Tribune)
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