University of North Carolina Athletics
2005 Football Roster
Jersey Number 12
Ryan Salone
- Position:
- Strong Safety
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 183
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Fayetteville, N.C.
- High School:
- Jack Britt
Joined the team as a walk-on in 2003 • Played for coach Richard Bailey at Jack Britt High School • Named all-conference as a senior and honorable mention all-conference as a junior • Son of Patricia Salone-Mendinghall and Mark Mendinghall • Born Ryan Jamarr Salone on December 29, 1985 • Favorite food is seafood • Favorite athlete is Charles Woodson • Enjoys playing chess and pool • Would like to switch places for a day with Charles Woodson • Says the best thing about being a football player at Carolina is "the brotherhood I have with my teammates" • Favorite former UNC player is Dre' Bly • His father ran track at Michigan • Exercise and sports science major.
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