Q&A with country musician Chase Rice Posted Jul 17, 2014 Asheville native and former UNC linebacker Chase Rice will be releasing his album Ignite the Night on Aug. 19. Paige Ladisic talked to Rice about his experiences at UNC and what’s coming up next for him. Ladisic: What was it like playing football for UNC? Rice: It was the best experience of my life. I probably learned more all those five years than I’ve ever learned about myself. (Daily Tar Heel)