8/20/2016 football Edit

Statement From The Henderson Family

Statement from Caleb Henderson's family on his decision to leave the UNC football program. (Bruce Young, THI)

Andrew Jones • TarHeelIllustrated

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Andrew Jones has covered sports for 26 years, including all major college & professional sports for daily newspapers & national sites. He's done radio and TV & is entering his seventh year at THI.

The following is a statement Caleb Henderson's family released to THI on Saturday morning regarding the sophomore quarterback's decision to leave the program Friday night:

"Our son, Caleb, left the University of North Carolina last evening. He is very grateful for the 2 years he spent there as a student athlete. He would like to especially thank his coaches and teammates for making his experience so rich with learning, as well as life time friendships. Caleb made the decision to leave in order to be geographically closer to his family, especially his mother who has some health concerns. We, as his parents, are very proud of him and are grateful for the wonderful experience he had as a Tar Heel. We wish coach Fedora and the entire football team the best of luck always."