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A thank you to Tar Heel Marquise Williams

As the Mitch Trubisky era dawns in Chapel Hill, let’s remember the sometimes exasperating, always electrifying Marquise Williams.

As UNC gears up for a new football season with a different quarterback calling out plays, it’s time to remember and appreciate the enigmatic Marquise Williams. Never the most popular or celebrated player in Chapel Hill despite his eye-popping stats or impressive feats of athleticism, Williams led the Tar Heels for roughly two and a half seasons, including last year’s stunning 11-3 record.

When veteran QB Bryn Renner went down with a season-ending injury halfway through 2013, Coach Fedora and the offense turned to Williams to step up.