Tar Heels Football: Takeaways from UNC vs. Pittsburgh

Ryan Switzer – North Carolina’s Best Wide Receiver Ever!

Some people may disagree with this caption and say that, “I’m in the moment.”

I have been watching UNC football a long time and have yet to see anyone do the things that Ryan Switzer does on the football. Period.

If you have ever heard of the phrase, ‘Name It and Claim It,’ well, here it goes. Switzer had yet another career day against the Pittsburgh Panthers.

As a freshman, Switzer erupted for two punt returns for touchdowns. One of those touchdowns won the game for the Tar Heels.

On this past Saturday, Switzer did his damage as a wide receiver. His growth and maturity into one of the best wide receivers in the nation makes Switzer a dual threat.

He can hurt a defense as a punter returner and as a wide receiver. Do not forget that Switzer was an all-conference player as a wide receiver AND a punt returner last season.

That was no mistake.

On three of the fourth downs in the fourth quarter (say that five times really fast), UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky relied on Switzer to get the first downs. Trubisky did not lean on the tallest wideout or the biggest wideout.

He threw to the smallest wide receiver, who he knew would catch the ball. No disrespect to the other UNC wide receivers because they are good at what they do, but Switzer is a cut above the rest.

It should be no surprise that in four games, Switzer has 33 receptions for 429 yards and two touchdowns.

What Switzer lacks in size and illustrated in his guts, playmaking ability, quickness and will to win. Experience Switzer’s career day versus Pittsburgh below.