Fedora: Maturation process key for young, talented Tar Heels

Posted Jul 22, 2014
Freshman Ryan Switzer tied an NCAA single-season record with five punt returns for touchdowns in 2013 — and they all came in the final six games. Looking back at the tape, UNC coach Larry Fedora said that Switzer could have had three or four more punt return touchdowns in the first half of the season but he didn’t take advantage of those early opportunities. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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