The abrupt information of Mack Brown’s firing Tuesday morning caught longtime North Carolina commit Bryce Baker without warning. The highest 100 quarterback out of Kernersville (N.C.) East Forsyth has been steadfast in his dedication to North Carolina, Mack Brown, and the complete teaching employees.
Now, with uncertainty surrounding this system, Baker and his household are cautiously shifting ahead.
“Bryce stays 100% dedicated to UNC and hopes his future school soccer days can be spent in Chapel Hill,” Baker’s father Mike mentioned to Rivals.com. “He has a terrific relationship with Coach Chip Lindsey who he hopes can be on the teaching employees of the brand new incoming head coach and who has been an unbelievable mentor, whatever the uncertainty surrounding his standing following Coach Brown’s departure.
“That mentioned, Bryce could discover visits to different universities to make sure he has choices, simply in case the brand new teaching employees doesn’t have him of their plans.”
When requested what different faculties are being thought of, Baker’s father mentioned, “Presumably Penn State and LSU.”
On whether or not any visits are presently deliberate, he mentioned, “Engaged on potential visits however uncertain when proper now.”
Baker and his household spoke to North Carolina offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey in the present day. Baker’s father summarized that dialog by saying, “Coach (Lindsey) is not 100% positive what his future will appear like nonetheless hopes that he’ll stay, that is additionally Bryces hope.”
Baker’s father summed up the present scenario by saying, “The primary message is the one that’s crucial which is Bryce remains to be 100% dedicated to Carolina however exploring choices in case new teaching employees has different plans on the QB place.”