Brandon Willis Exits UNC

Posted Aug 19, 2010
Butch Davis announced Thursday that UNC freshman defensive tackle Brandon Willis will withdraw from school and transfer. Willis and his father informed the coaching staff of their decision on Thursday morning. “It’s a sad situation because Brandon lost his mother," Davis told reporters following practice. "She passed away recently – less than a year ago – and they’ve gone through some family hardships." (Inside Carolina)

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