North Carolina junior tailback Elijah Hood will not play in the Sun Bowl due to medical reasons, he announced in a statement Thursday.
“I’m disappointed I cannot be with my football brothers for the bowl game in Texas, but it’s best for me to stay home and fully recover,” said Hood in the statement. “I look forward to returning to the field in 2017 for my senior year and having the opportunity to represent UNC along with my teammates. I appreciate Coach Fedora and the staff for helping me make the best decision for my future.”
A native of Charlotte, N.