UNC’s Williams, State’s Brissett: Similar goals, different leadership styles

Posted Aug 19, 2015
Like Tar Heels’ Red Bull-fueled coach Larry Fedora, Marquise Williams is a flashy ball of energy, always barreling full speed ahead regardless of what or who is standing in his way. Jacoby Brissett, on the other hand, is much more reserved and calculated — an elusive, mature reflection of his understated coach Dave Doeren. (Wilmington Star News)

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