Former UNC football player Chase Rice releases country album Posted Aug 19, 2014 Former UNC linebacker Chase Rice released his country album, "Ignite the Night" Tuesday. From 2005-2008, Rice played linebacker and special teams for the Tar Heels. Since college Rice worked on Hendrick Motorsports pit crew. He also worked on Jimmie Johnson's Cup car and won two championships with the Lowe's team. Rice also was a cast member on the CBS reality show Survivor: Nicaragua. (Carolina Blue)