‘Thunder from Down Under’ could kick-start UNC’s punting game
Posted Aug 8, 2016
North Carolina’s 27-year-old freshman punter calls teammates “mates,” and he might kick-start one of the Tar Heels’ weaknesses. A year after UNC finished next-to-last in the ACC and 95th in FBS in net punting at 35.9 yards per punt, Tom Sheldon — otherwise known as the “Thunder from Down Under” — may provide some help.
(Raleigh & Company)
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