UNC Football Notebook: August 21
Posted Aug 22, 2013
Making it rain...scholarships: For some lucky members of the team, the First Day of Classes holiday came with a big present — a scholarship. The staff awarded scholarships to a group of walk-ons, including punter Tommy Hibbard, kicker Thomas Moore and deep snapper Mack Lloyd — all starters on special teams. Redshirt sophomore Jeff Schoettmer was another one of the fortunate recipients.
(Daily Tar Heel)
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