Daily Drop: Many reasons why UNC going back to grass makes sense

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Published Jun 17, 2025

Daily Drop: Many reasons why UNC going back to grass makes sense

THI Staff

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North Carolina Football has switched from artificial turf back to grass, and recently GM Michael Lombardi explained why.

In this Daily Drop, we discuss why this is a great idea and go deeper into the many reasons it makes sense. Lots of fun in this one. And as always, your thoughts are welcomed.

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