The Obvious Choice in UNC's Quarterback Race

Posted Aug 25, 2014
Only one player can take the first snap of the game. For now, it appears that player will be Marquise Williams. No, Larry Fedora hasn’t come out and said this, and likely won’t until 6 p.m. on Aug. 30 because as he said Monday morning, “it bothers everybody and that just gives me pleasure.” Even Ryan Switzer, Trubisky’s roommate, says he’ll likely find out the starting quarterback on Saturday. (Carolina Blue)

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