Turner's Take: Transcendence

Posted Sep 22, 2016
Despite wearing different jerseys, Ryan Switzer and Pitt's James Conner have more in common than not. They were high school stars. They were standout freshmen football players and have been named to All-ACC teams. They know the unique demands on a student-athletes time, in the classroom, on the field and beyond. So they developed a friendship. (GoHeels.com)

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