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UNC Lands Transfer OT Shaq McRoy

North Carolina football secures a significant transfer commitment with Arkansas offensive tackle Shaq McRoy, who brings three years of eligibility and a knack for scoring touchdowns. McRoys arrival, along with two other portal additions, bolsters the Tar Heels offensive line, poised for immediate impact in the upcoming season under new head coach Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino.

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