Video highlights invaluable tool for Travis Riley

Posted Apr 7, 2010
Even after Travis Riley finished piling up 1,924 yards and scoring 32 touchdowns on the way to South Piedmont 3-A Conference Player of the Year honors, the Tar Heels hadn't been in contact. "Finally, about two or three weeks ago they looked at [the highlight film] and recognized his talent.'' Riley was quickly invited to Chapel Hill for a Junior Day on March 27. Four days later a scholarship was offered and Riley accepted April 2. (Fayetteville Observer)

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