QB looking around, but still a Tar Heel 
October, 24, 2011
10/24/11
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By
Dave Hooker | ESPN.com
Patton Robinette isn't waiting idly by as the chaos surrounding North Carolina's football program continues to simmer and swirl.
The 6-foot-5, 200-pound quarterback from Maryville (Tenn.) High School has taken the responsibility upon himself to make sure he has a solid collegiate option if the Tar Heels' troubles with the NCAA don't dissipate.
Robinette, who committed to North Carolina in June, reached out to Stanford's coaching staff a month ago to see if the Cardinal had any interest in him. He then took an unofficial visit there last weekend.
The 6-foot-5, 200-pound quarterback from Maryville (Tenn.) High School has taken the responsibility upon himself to make sure he has a solid collegiate option if the Tar Heels' troubles with the NCAA don't dissipate.
Robinette, who committed to North Carolina in June, reached out to Stanford's coaching staff a month ago to see if the Cardinal had any interest in him. He then took an unofficial visit there last weekend.
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