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Tar Heels make offer to kicker Noah Ruggles


Wednesday night, , a 6’3” kicker from Odessa, FL, made clear that the Tar Heels think he might be the guy to step into ’s role. Ruggles is rated as the No. 5 kicker in the 2017 class. By offering Ruggles, the Tar Heels are signaling that they’re willing to use a scholarship slot on a kicker they like, and it’s a good bet that UNC has a backup offer in mind. (Tar Heel Blog)

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