With position switch, Rome carves out a niche at UNC

Posted Oct 19, 2006

Bobby Rome began running routes for quarterbacks Joe Dailey and Cam Sexton. One thing led to another, and before spring practice, Rome ran one more route: to the office of head coach John Bunting. Rome asked to switch positions. He liked what he'd seen of the offense being installed by new coordinator Frank Cignetti and wanted to be one of the playmakers getting the ball. (Virginian-Pilot)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

John Harbaugh: Tez Walker "off to a great start"
On Saturday, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh raved about his newest wide receiver, Tez Walker. "You knew he was going to be fast and you...
Sun May 5, 2024

How Drake Maye's offensive situation compares to other first-round quarterbacks
The New England Patriots hope they have their next franchise quarterback in the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Drake Maye. Some...
Sat May 4, 2024

Sam Howell declares Drake Maye as best quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft
Drake Maye was the third quarterback taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. From one Tar Heel to another, though, he’s the best one in the...
Fri May 3, 2024

Des Evans Knows Exactly What he Wants in Year Five in Chapel Hill
Defensive end Desmond Evans is on a mission. His final football season at UNC is about two things: winning games, and enhancing his NFL stock...
Fri May 3, 2024