Five storylines to know after Tar Heels' first football practice
Posted Aug 3, 2017
The Tar Heels are starting anew offensively, as they’re tasked with replacing Mitch Trubisky under center, Elijah Hood and T.J. Logan in the backfield and a trio of prolific wide receivers in Bug Howard, Mack Hollins and Ryan Switzer. On defense, there are many more familiar faces that remain from a group that ranked No. 43 nationally in scoring defense a year ago.
(Daily Tar Heel)
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