UNC kicking torch passed: Conner Barth now ‘Casey’s big brother’

Posted Oct 6, 2012
The passing of the torch was only symbolic. In fact, it was really only a bow of respect, then a hug of affection as the brothers Barth met on the field at Kenan Stadium before Saturday’s game against Virginia Tech. But that didn’t make the ceremony honoring Casey for surpassing Connor as the most prolific field goal kicker in UNC football history any less significant in the eyes of at least one sibling. (Wilmington Star News)

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