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Chazz Surratt Of North Carolina Is Out For The Season

Injuries seem to be the theme on tobacco road this season.

This one takes place in Chapel Hill.

When asked about quarterback Chazz Surratt, who is reportedly out for the season, North Carolina coach Larry Fedora stuck to his personal policy. “according to https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article219822425.html

He doesn’t talk about injuries. “according to https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article219822425.html

“I don’t have anything to say about it,” Fedora said. “according to https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article219822425.html

Surratt, a 6-3, 215-pound left-handed sophomore from Denver, N.C., tore a ligament in his right wrist against Miami two weeks ago, according to TarHeel Illustrated, which was the first to report the news. “according to https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article219822425.html

Surratt’s parents confirmed the report and also confirmed he will have surgery next Wednesday. “according to https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article219822425.html

Surratt injured the same wrist last season. This season he wore tape on his right wrist during practice and in the game against the Hurricanes. “according to https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article219822425.html

Surratt was playing in his first game back from suspension after selling team-issued sneakers. He had been hoping to prove himself after he returned. “according to https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article219822425.html

He ran the ball well in the Tar Heels 47-10 loss at Miami on Sept. 27. He scored the game’s first touchdown but he struggled passing. He was 4-10 for 10 yards and threw three interceptions. He rushed for 69 yards in the game, and took a few hits. “according to https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article219822425.html

UNC has struggled at quarterback this season. “according to https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article219822425.html

Surratt was in a battle for the starting position with junior quarterback Nathan Elliott. “according to https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article219822425.html