Rich Adding Value at Running Back

Posted Aug 14, 2007

Offensive coordinator John Shoop is currently installing a ‘completion-driven’ scheme at North Carolina, which will require the running backs to also be receivers out of the backfield. Sophomore Richie Rich is banking on his catching ability to earn him significant playing time this fall. “I’m doing real good with catching passes out of the backfield,” Rich said. “That’s one of my strengths, too.” (Inside Carolina)

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