Senior tight end Bryson Nesbit is looking to build on his success from previous years and take on a role as a leader for UNC football.
UNC lead the ACC in conference championships this year.
“He was able to take coaching, but with the God-given athleticism that he had, he just became a great, great player,” Phil Ford said. “By the time he left Carolina, he was just an all-around skilled player that was extremely athletic.”
The Tar Heels will look to maintain their winning momentum as they face North Carolina Central University next.
Coming off of a shocking double-digit upset to Virginia last Sunday and a loss to No. 5 N.C. State on Thursday night, the Tar Heels are looking for a major rebound to get back on track against another ACC opponent.
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The Diamond Heels have won just half of their conference games over the past two seasons. With road tests at No. 1 Wake Forest and No. 10 Virginia, UNC's ACC slate doesn't get any easier this year.
The Tar Heels will need to neutralize Wolfpack guard DJ Horne and draw more fouls to remain unbeaten in conference play.
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The Tar Heels are hoping to rebound on Thursday night when they face their biggest test of the season so far against No. 1 South Carolina at Carmichael Arena
