Tar Heels Open Preseason Practice Friday Aug 1, 2008
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - After reporting to campus Thursday afternoon, the North Carolina football team will open 2008 preseason practice Friday. The Tar Heels return 17 starters from last year's squad, including preseason All-Atlantic Coast Conference playmakers and. (Tarheelblue.com)
Butch Davis Radio Show Begins Aug. 27 Jul 29, 2008
the popular weekly call-in radio show featuring the head coach of the North Carolina football program, will air each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. from Top of the Hill restaurant in downtown Chapel Hill. The show has moved from Thursday to Wednesday for the 2008 season. (Tarheelblue.com)
Who's best in the ACC? It's anyone's guess Jul 22, 2008
" Before the Hokies come to town, the Tar Heels are scheduled to visit Rutgers in a nationally televised Thursday night game. "We want that game to be our shocker game and open everybody's eyes about North Carolina football," Hicks said. Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer, who must replace seven defensive starters and find a tailback and some receivers from a group of youngsters, already was wary of UNC. "I've always thought Carolina had a great opportunity to be a prominent player, to be right in... (Florida Times-Union)
Meet The Heels Saturday, August 16 at Kenan Stadium Jul 16, 2008
Chapel Hill, N.C. ---- The 2008 University of North Carolina football team will host "Meet The Heels" Saturday, August 16, at Kenan Stadium. Gates for the general public open at 5:30 p.m. Coach and UNC players will be available for autographs beginning at 7 p.m.. (Tarheelblue.com)
Pack prefers 5-year pacts Jul 13, 2008
Fowler said contract negotiations with O'Brien began in January after North Carolina football coach Butch Davis was granted a one-year extension through 2014 and a pay raise. Davis was 4-8 in his first season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Questions abound at quarterback Jun 29, 2008
North Carolina Football Recruiting ... North Carolina Football. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
UNC recruit McAdoo charged Jun 18, 2008
Advertisements Jesse DeConto and Javier Serna, Staff Writers Defensive lineman Jared McAdoo, 17, a North Carolina football recruit from Chapel Hill High School, faces a criminal charge for allegedly selling the prescription painkiller Percocet at a graduation after-party intended to be free of alcohol and drugs. A Chapel Hill Police officer working security detail at Project Graduation at the UNC-Chapel Hill Student Union confronted McAdoo, a rising high school senior, early Sunday morning,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Times Set For First Two Football Games Jun 4, 2008
Chapel Hill, N.C. ------ Kickoff times for the first two games of the 2008 University of North Carolina football season have been set and both will be played at night. The Tar Heels' season opener vs. McNeese State on Saturday, Aug. 30 will kick off at 6 p.m. at Kenan Stadium and will not be televised. (Tarheelblue.com)
Flagg leaving UNC football program May 17, 2008
com has learned from UNC officials that rising junior has been dismissed from the North Carolina football team for violating team policies. Flagg, a native of Fayetteville (N.C.), starred at Jack Britt High School, and arrived at North Carolina in 2006 as a promising prospect at 'Mike,' or middle, linebacker. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jilted Jayhawks remember Roy Mar 31, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008. Tudor: Published: Mar 31, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Mar 31, 2008 01:22 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Loris icon, Dock Brogdon, will be missed Mar 31, 2008
"He was the very best Loris ever had," an emotional Williams said as he stood in front of a framed tribute displayed in his store that contains Dock's photograph and a copy of his obituary Williams said he and Dock regularly attended University of North Carolina football games. He also said the two would go to Tar Heel basketball games when he could scare up tickets. (Loris Scene, SC)
Heels continue to reel in key in-state football commitments Mar 16, 2008
Advertisements Tim Stevens, Staff Writer The University of North Carolina football program added two more in-state football recruits from the class of 2009 last week. Defensive end Donte Moss (6 feet 4, 226 pounds) of Jacksonville Northside and offensive tackle David Collins (6-7, 290) of East Forsyth picked the Tar Heels. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Alumni tourney Mar 6, 2008
Former Central hoopsters from 1993-and-up are Daz Goodman (CSCC, UNA), Ronnie Pillow (UT football), Cameron Webster (Athens St.), Travis Houston (North Idao, Athens St.), Alston Enyard (CSCC), Thomas Browne (CSCC, Jackson St. University baseball), Fred Sparkman (North Carolina football), Justin Bullock and Dedrick Tanner (Vol St.). The Spring Hill women s team is filled with players from the 1980 s including former Freed-Hardeman players Cindy (Burns) Long and Sandy (Burns) Hemphill plus Christy... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
West Charlotte football put on probation Feb 20, 2008
CMS officials said earlier this month that a second investigation has been launched, focusing on Independence High School, the longtime North Carolina football powerhouse. Penalties levied against West Charlotte as a result of the investigation: The football team must forfeit any of the victories from the 2007 season in which the student who provided a false address participated in. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Brown faxes LOI to Chapel Hill Feb 7, 2008
- Four-star linebacker Zach Brown sent his letter of intent to the North Carolina football offices on Wednesday, giving the Tar Heels an impressive addition at outside linebacker. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
NC State coaching staff proud of class Feb 7, 2008
"Was there any other kind of building that you had to do with recruiting the state?"No, I think we had some of our coaches had never been here before, so they had to figure out North Carolina football. Some places are good places and have good teams. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Chance To Win Prizes By Subscribing Feb 3, 2008
Another fan will win an autographed North Carolina football helmet that will be used on the Signing Day Live. set. (Tarheelblue.com)
Photo Gallery: Football recruits at MD game Jan 20, 2008
North Carolina football coach Butch Davis and his staff hosted a number of recruits on Saturday afternoon for the Maryland basketball game and CarolinaBlue. com's Zeke Smith brought back these photos from the game. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
UNC details Davis' contract Jan 12, 2008
Advertisements Robbi Pickeral, Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL - North Carolina football coach Butch Davis' announced $291,000 raise, along with a one-year contract extension, appears to negate some of his financial incentive to stay at UNC for the long term. In the new deal, the university will pay Davis money that under the old deal would have only been paid to him after five years on the job. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tar Heels Headed To NFL Playoffs Jan 3, 2008
Chapel Hill, N.C. ------ Thirteen former North Carolina football players are headed to the NFL playoffs, including Indianapolis starting center Jeff Saturday, who looks to lead the Colts to a second-straight Super Bowl title. Saturday is one of two Pro Bowl Tar Heels in the playoffs. (Tarheelblue.com)
Police release North Carolina player's call to 911 Dec 22, 2007
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) A 911 dispatcher could barely hear a North Carolina football player as he called for help during an apparent robbery last weekend, according to a recording released Friday by police. The caller's voice is barely audible throughout the 80-second-long phone call, and the dispatcher immediately asks him to speak up to explain what's happening. (USA Today -- Sports)
UNC Player Called 911 In Whisper, Seeking Help Dec 22, 2007
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -A 911 dispatcher could barely hear a North Carolina football player as he quietly but desperately called for help during an apparent robbery last weekend, according to a recording released Friday by police. Prosecutors are still investigating the incident, but have said it included the sexual assault of at least two players. (Kpmariners.com)
College Football Briefs: Bellotti just says no to UCLA Dec 22, 2007
I never considered it an interview, merely an opportunity for them to provide me with some information and insights into their program," he said.The Ducks are 8-4 this season, but lost their final three regular-season games after losing quarterback Dennis Dixon to a knee injury. Oregon will play South Florida in the Sun Bowl on New Year's Eve in El Paso, Texas.UCLA is seeking a successor to Karl Dorrell, who was released from his contract Dec. 3 after compiling a 35-27 record in five... (North County Times)
3 UNC Football Players -- Assaulted By Two Women and Man... Dec 21, 2007
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Authorities have charged two women and a man with a weekend attack on three North Carolina football players, which police said was motivated by robbery and included the sexual assault of at least two players. ADVERTISEMENT. (The Drudge Report)
Buckeyes backup cornerback suspended Dec 21, 2007
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CAMPUS CLICKS: WVU fans are irate Dec 18, 2007
Duke may have but The Bleacher Report wonders whether it's time for the ACC to with another North Carolina football powerhouse -- Appalachian State. More Fun With Less Clothes. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Heels give Little a shot at basketball Dec 15, 2007
Robbi Pickeral, Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL - North Carolina football standout Greg Little began practicing with the basketball team Thursday, but coach Roy Williams said it will take a while to determine whether the freshman sticks. "He can't come close to catching up for at least three weeks, and at the end of that three-week period, we'll make a decision whether it's good for him to continue or not," Williams said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mapp, Nicks Named Team MVPs at 2007 Football Banquet Dec 12, 2007
2007 NORTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL AWARD WINNERS. Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete Award. (Tarheelblue.com)
Carolina Blue Newsstand: Dec. 7 Dec 9, 2007
But in response to this question at his season-wrapup news conference, the North Carolina football coach was succinct and direct. - Raleigh News verFootball coach Butch Davis says he won't leave North Carolina for Arkansas or any other program. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Four Tar Heels On Sporting News Freshman All-America Team Dec 8, 2007
Chapel Hill, N.C. ---- Four University of North Carolina football players have been named to The Sporting News Freshman All-America Team announced Friday. the 2007 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, was selected to the second team, while defensive tackle , linebacker and quarterback were honorable mention selections. (Tarheelblue.com)
Force of hit isn't big impact Dec 8, 2007
The study was conducted with University of North Carolina football players, who wore special helmets fitted with a accelerometers from 2004 through the 2006 season. The accelerators measured the "G-force" of hits -- a measurement of acceleration against the earth's gravitational pull. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Davis says Carolina only Dec 7, 2007
North Carolina football coach Butch Davis gave his most definitive answer on Thursday when he was asked about other coaching positions. He said indisputably that he is not leaving UNC for any other school. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
High-tech helmets reveal new information about the impact of hard hits to the head Dec 7, 2007
CHAPEL HILL -- In a game that spawned the term "slobber knocker," is there a limit to the amount of impact a football player's head can handle before the player suffers a concussion" The answer is yes ... and no, say researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. High-tech helmets worn by some University of North Carolina football players over the 2004 to 2006 seasons yielded new data that challenges conventional theories about these mild traumatic brain injuries. The UNC... (EurekAlert!)
Austin, Williams Named To Freshman All-America Teams Nov 30, 2007
Chapel Hill, N.C. ---- University of North Carolina football players and have been named first-team freshman All-America by Scout. com and Rivals. (Tarheelblue.com)
Six Tar Heels Named To All-ACC Teams Nov 27, 2007
Chapel Hill, N.C. ----- Six players from the University of North Carolina football team garnered All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors announced Monday by the league office. Three Tar Heel defensive players earned second-team honors, including defensive tackle , linebacker and defensive end. (Tarheelblue.com)
THE DEAN'S LIST: This weekend's best Nov 27, 2007
So goes the life of North Carolina football coach Butch Davis. In defense of Davis' pay raise, UNC athletic director Dick Baddour pointed out that Davis had strengthened the program with strong recruiting and on-field improvements. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Nicks on the verge of a first for the Heels Nov 24, 2007
The North Carolina football team has had a player rush for 1,000 yards in a season 24 times, although not since Jonathan Linton in 1997. . (Herald Sun)
UNC gives Davis a raise Nov 22, 2007
There seems to be little doubt among North Carolina football fans about Butch Davis' ability to rebuild a program. Much to the delight of those fans, now there's less doubt about which program Davis is going rebuild. (Herald Sun)
Davis favors green Nov 22, 2007
Caulton Tudor, Staff Writer Wednesday was a good day for North Carolina football coach Butch Davis, who got a fat salary raise and a contract extension despite having compiled a lean record before his first season on the job was completed. It also was a good day for Wake Forest's Jim Grobe, N.C. State's Tom O'Brien, East Carolina's Skip Holtz and any other coach who will be recruiting against Davis in the near future. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Carolina Blue Newsstand: Nov. 17 Nov 18, 2007
- Burlington Times-NewsThe North Carolina football team is out of bowl contention, but not down and out. - Durham Herald-SunNorth Carolina's offense might not succeed against Georgia Tech. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jackets leave Heels stinging Nov 18, 2007
As North Carolina football coach Butch Davis relived a game he just watched, he talked about a book he once read. . (Herald Sun)
Jackets Close Out Home Slate with Miami, Florida State Nov 16, 2007
The match time against Florida State has been set for 7 p.m. due to the 12 noon Georgia Tech - North Carolina football game start time. Match at Boston College Moved to 5 p.m.. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Web Run: UNC-State grudge match is at hand Nov 10, 2007
Jim Young * News-Record North Carolina football player is a guy who can really, really talk once he gets going. So maybe he wasn't even aware of what he was saying Monday when Balmer took on the topic of UNC vs. N.C. State. (StateFans.com)
UNC going through youth movement on defense Nov 7, 2007
The talk early in the North Carolina football season was mostly about redshirt freshman quarterback T.J. Yates and the Tar Heels offense. The discussion is now starting to turn to UNC's defense, which has allowed 284. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tar Heels must win out to make bowl Nov 3, 2007
The North Carolina football team's margin for error is gone. It whittled away with four losses by seven points or fewer in a span of six weeks, then disappeared altogether with a 37-10 setback at Wake Forest last Saturday. (Herald Sun)
Davis denies interest in Arkansas Oct 24, 2007
com blog report, first-year North Carolina football coach Butch Davis does not have an exit clause in his contract that would allow him to leave penalty-free for Arkansas. He expressed no interest when asked Tuesday about possibly returning to his alma mater if there is a coaching change there. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No rest for the Heels Oct 23, 2007
An open date on the schedule last week gave the North Carolina football team time to get healthy for its game at Wake Forest. The requested content is restricted to registered users. (Herald Sun)
Two Tar Heel players suspended Oct 23, 2007
By Robbi Pickeral, Staff Writer Sophomore cornerback Jermaine Strong and sophomore offensive lineman Andre Barbour have been suspended indefinitely from the North Carolina football team for violating team and university policies, head coach Butch Davis announced in a news release this morning. "It's disappointing to have to take this action," Davis said in a prepared statement. (News & Observer -- Sports)
South Carolina Game Guide Oct 13, 2007
"I've seen it every game. I really do believe now we should be at least 5-1, I really do. To see that, it relay helps the team's confidence. What better week to have South Carolina up than having a bye week? We really have to go into this bye week with a win and South Carolina is a great opportunity for us to show on national TV, to show the world what Carolina football is about - North Carolina football is about," Taylor said. At The Game. (Tarheelblue.com)
Kenan expansion planning 'on target' Oct 10, 2007
Robbi Pickeral, Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL - North Carolina football coach Butch Davis liked the looks of the temporary bleachers installed in Kenan Stadium's east end zone last week to accommodate about 1,000 extra fans. "It's nice," Davis said of the seating, which will also be in place for Saturday's game against No. 7 South Carolina. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gamecocks prep for border battle Oct 9, 2007
South Carolina Gamecocks Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com covers all USC Gamecocks' South Carolina athletics. (GamecockInsider.com)
Monday morsels Oct 9, 2007
"My total focus is on the University of North Carolina football team and I'm just proud of the way our kids performed." The Heels made a point of running right at UM, and it paid off to the tune of a season-high 183 rushing yards. Miami QB threw for 302 yards and two TDs, but he also threw four picks. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tar Heels blow by the Hurricanes Oct 8, 2007
My total focus is on the University of North Carolina football team and I m just proud of the way our kids performed. Finally finishing off an opponent made Davis day. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Postgame Quotes Oct 7, 2007
Hopefully this is a turning point for North Carolina football. " On Coach Davis' motivational techniques: "Coach Davis talked about Tiger Woods. (Tarheelblue.com)
Carolina Blue Newsstand: Oct. 3 Oct 4, 2007
- Durham Herald-SunAnthony Elzy got off to a nice start in training camp and seemed poised to become the North Carolina football team's starting tailback. - Fayetteville ObserverThis was the biggest moment of Connor Barth's football career. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
UNC postgame clipboard Oct 1, 2007
Robbi Pickeral, Staff Writer INSIDE THE GAMEImprovement, North Carolina football coach Butch Davis said Saturday, is kind of like eating an elephant: "Sometimes it's one bite at a time."So while he was disappointed that the Tar Heels lost their fourth straight game, this time 17-10 at No. 17 Virginia Tech, he saw signs that his team was nibbling toward its goal. "Yesterday, I thought in some respects, was a positive step," Davis said Sunday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Scouting the Tar Heels; UNC's offense is rolling Sep 14, 2007
When it comes to North Carolina football and its fans, excitement has returned. And it has very little to do with the product that UNC will put on the field this year. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Coaches excited about Saturdays challenge Sep 7, 2007
"I don't think this is the North Carolina football team everyone has been watching the past couple years and it will be a great challenge for us. Coming off of a very emotional game against Virginia Tech, we will have to put our best foot forward," said Holtz. "I think it's going to be a heck of a challenge for us as a football team.". (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Carter Blackburn: Davis Bringing Carolina Back Sep 7, 2007
"I wasn't real big on North Carolina football," Austin says ... Within 48 hours, he was in the coach's offices at Austin's Ballou high school, selling him on a new brand of North Carolina football. (Kpmariners.com)
Eyeing some Pirate loot Sep 7, 2007
Christinne's will be feeding the University of North Carolina football players and staff Saturday breakfast at 8 a.m. and a pregame meal at 2 p.m.. Ray Myers of University Chop House of Greenville said the kitchen will remain open until 11 or 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. (The Daily Reflector)
Kass to return to ECU team Sep 5, 2007
I don t think this is the North Carolina football team everyone has been watching the past couple years and it will be a great challenge for us, Holtz said. Davis, a former NFL coach, runs a pro style offense which concerns Holtz. (Washington Daily News, NC)
App State ascends to legendary status Sep 3, 2007
Be that is it may, Moore and his program on Saturday moved to the head of the class among North Carolina football programs. As the character named "Shooter" said in the movie "Hoosiers," nothing like this has ever happened before. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Carolina Blue Newsstand: Sept. 2 Sep 2, 2007
T.J. Yates tossed a touchdown pass on the first throw of his college career, and the North Carolina football team rolled past James Madison 37-14 Saturday night in its first game with Butch Davis as head coach. - Durham Herald-SunMike Fox squirmed as North Carolina officials and supporters stepped to the podium and praised him for all he has done with North Carolina's baseball program. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
2007 North Carolina Football Fan Guide Aug 26, 2007
University of North Carolina - Official Athletic Site. 2007 Fan Guide (pdf file). (Tarheelblue.com)
Lemming, Hicks Suffer Career-Ending Injuries Aug 25, 2007
Chapel Hill, N.C. ----- University of North Carolina football players and have applied for a medical hardship due to career-ending injuries, head coach announced Friday. Both players will remain on scholarship, but they will no longer play football. (Tarheelblue.com)
