Conner Harrell Focused On 'Controllables' In QB Competition As Spring Football Wraps Up

Posted Apr 23, 2024
With North Carolina's QB1 spot up for grabs, Conner Harrell is doing whatever he can to position himself as the frontrunner. "I tell myself just do the best that I can do," Harrell said Saturday. "Some things are out of my control, some things are in my control. I have to lead as much as I can. Control the controllables and not worry about the outside stuff." (Inside Carolina)

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