Hurricane forecast grounds Air Jordan, postpones his appearance at Kenan Stadium

Posted Sep 7, 2017
UNC football fans will have to wait to see the GOAT. Michael Jordan, who was slated to be an honorary captain at the game Saturday against Louisville, has postponed that appearance due to "Hurricane Irma-related travel issues," according to the athletic department. The official Twitter account of UNC Football announced on Monday that Jordan would be present. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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