FOXBORO, MASS. (WHDH) – Earlier than he was quantity 10 in New England, Drake Maye wore it in Carolina Blue. The Athletic Director for the College of North Carolina (UNC) mentioned he’s identified Maye since he was in highschool.
“What you’ve seen up in New England is who he’s,” Bubba Cunningham mentioned, UNC Athletic Director. “The very first time I noticed him observe and play slightly bit, I really requested him, ‘Did you develop up taking part in numerous video video games?’ He mentioned, ‘Yeah. Why?’ I mentioned, ‘You learn defenses and anticipate greater than any younger man I’ve seen in a while.”
Cunningham mentioned UNC is pleased with their former QB. Throughout his time as a Tar Heel, Maye was awarded the ACC Participant of the 12 months.
“He comes from an important household,” Cunningham mentioned. “Extremely-competitive since he was a younger child. Actually good pupil. And never solely is he a very good pupil within the classroom, he spent numerous time watching movie and being ready.”
That preparation hasn’t stopped as Maye get able to play in his first Divisional Spherical sport. From New England to North Carolina, his fan base is simply rising.
“We’ve got a ton of respect for him. A ton of delight. He’s getting all of the accolades he has earned. He has been an actual function mannequin for the parents at Carolina,” Cunningham mentioned.
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