A little fatherly advice gave UNC QB Nathan Elliott all he needed to prep for his moment

Posted Nov 25, 2017
Prior to the 2017 season, North Carolina quarterback Nathan Elliott saw himself as a starter and expected nothing less. Former UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky announced in January that he was entering the NFL draft, leaving a hole in a key position on the depth chart. Elliott, a redshirt sophomore, had been preparing himself all summer take control of that vacant spot. (Charlotte Observer)

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