The UNC football program has put an explosive offense on the field for most of Mack Brown’s second tenure here in Chapel Hill. And, since 2019, there is no program with more 1,000+ yard receiving seasons by an individual than the Tar Heels. Both Dyami Brown and Josh Downs had two 1,000+ yard seasons while Dazz Newsome added another season. (Tar Heels Wire)
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The pioneer: Ricky Lanier reflects on being UNC's first Black football player
The story goes that starting quarterback John Swofford went down early with an injury, meaning North Carolina coach Bill Dooley had to turn to his.