97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 17. He discussed the hot start for UNC Football, the Tez Walker impact, and what comes next for the team. He also discussed preseason rankings for the men’s and women’s basketball teams, the outlook for the women’s team in the first part of the season, and more.

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