Jace Ruder's Brief Stint Follows Unfortunate Path
Posted Nov 4, 2018
And then it was Jace Ruder’s turn. North Carolina’s quest to find a spark on offense and possible replacement of Nathan Elliott had gone through Chazz Surratt and Cade Fortin before Ruder’s opportunity arose Saturday at Kenan Stadium. And like with Surratt and Fortin, Ruder’s chance was short-lived courtesy of an injury bug that has ravaged UNC’s quarterback position.
(Tar Heel Illustrated)
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