Carolina Men's Golf Team Inks Two Recruits Nov 22, 2008
McGowan's grandmother, Peggy Kirk Bell, is a golfing legend and a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Palmer, from the Academy of Richmond County High School in Augusta, finished in fifth place at the 2008 Georgia State Golf Association Junior Championship. (Tarheelblue.com)
Mills' vision put Bulls in Durham Nov 18, 2008
"Mills' prowess in baseball, in particular, and in athletics in general, led to his enshrinements in the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame and in the North Carolina High School Sports Hall of Fame.Mills and his deceased twin brother, Joe, were acclaimed as college basketball officials."They were legends in the ACC, well-respected," said Lou Pucillo, an N.C. State All-America guard.Distinguishing one from the other often had people doing double takes. As the story goes, they would wear their... (News & Observer -- Sports)
MASN Wins Inning Over Time Warner At FCC Oct 31, 2008
Because of Time Warner's unlawful and anticompetitive behavior, North Carolina sports fans, colleges and universities are suffering. " Three times this matter has been litigated, and three times the outcome has favored MASN, he added. For the sake of the fans, we hope the third time is the charm. On Oct. 10, Desai, a Martin appointee, ordered that a batch of program carriage disputes go before an administrative law judge (ALJ), including the NFL Network's complaint that Comcast shouldn't be... (Multichannel News)
Wake Forest - North Carolina Women's Soccer Game Moved to 3 PM Sep 10, 2008
North Carolina sports a 4-1 record through the first three weeks of the season and is ranked No. 5 in the country. -WakeForestSports. (Wakeforestsports.com)
North Carolina Man Makes Record Catch With Barbie Fishing Rod Aug 22, 2008
The rest is North Carolina sports history. Hayes took the fishing rod and seconds later the toy hooked a state-record channel catfish, at 21 pounds, 1 ounce. (Fox News)
How we made the picks Jul 20, 2008
Some members of the sports staffs at The News ver and The Charlotte Observer, including writers who have covered North Carolina sports for decades, had a chance to look over the candidates and make suggestions. I made the final calls. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Catamount Softball's Mollie Fowler Voted to NCCSIA All-State Team Jun 3, 2008
North Carolina sports information professionals submitted the nominees and NCCSIA members voted for the all-state teams, which consist of two pitchers, one catcher, four infielders, three outfielders and one designated player. This is the third consecutive year Western Carolina softball has placed members on the NCCSIA team. (Catamountsports.com)
Lowe's President Wheeler Calling It Quits May 23, 2008
He is also a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame; the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame; and the North Carolina Public Relations Hall of Fame. Copyright 2008 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved Want To Keep Track Of Barack Obama. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Huff, Williams enter NC Sports Hall of Fame May 17, 2008
The pair was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame ... "Williams has enjoyed an amazing year. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in September 2007. He was an inaugural inductee into the Roberson High School Hall of Fame in January, and now he is a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame."I grew up in North Carolina," Williams said. "This is my state, my home. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Duke post interests Hart May 17, 2008
Advertisements Luciana Chavez, Staff Writer RALEIGH - On the day Leo Hart was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, it was also a day for the Kinston native to consider a future close to home. Asked if he would be interested in the Duke athletic director's job, the former Duke football star, successful businessman and Duke athletics fundraiser pondered the question for several moments. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dascenzo: Hart still is one of Duke's best QBs May 14, 2008
They will induct Leo Hart, among others, into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday. It undoubtedly will be an emotional and well-deserved honor for Hart. (Herald Sun)
Clemson Baseball Team to Play Host to North Carolina in Three-Game Series This Weekend Apr 11, 2008
North Carolina sports a #4 national ranking along with an outstanding 8-2 road record as well. North Carolina is averaging 7. (Clemsontigers.com)
Gregory Named To the NCCSIA All-State Team For the Second Straight Season Apr 3, 2008
North Carolina sports information professionals submitted nominees and NCCSIA members selected the teams. The all-state basketball teams consist of the top 10 vote-getters and include students involved in ties. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Festival celebrates Latino culture in the springtime Mar 30, 2008
Legal Aid of North Carolina, the Pitt County Health Department, the East Coast Migrant Head Start program, Eastern North Carolina Sports Development and Liberty Tax Service all passed out information packages to booth visitors. Jesus D. Felizzola spoke to the attendees about the Latino HIV/AIDS Initiative, and then the audience was treated to songs and dances by Jazmin Alvarez Solista and the Ballet Folklorico. (The Daily Reflector)
NCAA Game Summary - Washington State Vs. North Carolina Mar 28, 2008
POSTED: 9:40 pm PDT March 27, 2008. Charlotte, NC -- (Sports Network) - Tyler Hansbrough shook off a field goal-free first half to score 18 points and the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels played the part of defensive stoppers in a 68-47 victory over fourth-seeded Washington State in an East Regional Sweet 16 contest. (KIRO TV, WA)
All Williams knows is game of basketball Feb 9, 2008
North Carolina sports information director Steve Kirschner said Williams isn't exaggerating about his lack of entertainment knowledge. "We were in a group talking one day and somebody mentioned the latest 'Lord of the Rings' movie," Kirschner said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Williams Elected to North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Jan 31, 2008
RALEIGH - The 2008 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame honorees includes acclaimed football and basketball players and coaches, a multi-championship stock car team owner and former driver, an innovative sports promoter and a major college athletic director. "Outstanding athletic achievement and high standards of professionalism are hallmarks of these inductees. They have brought honor and prestige to themselves, their sports and the state of North Carolina. Their achievements have brightened the... (Tarheelblue.com)
2007 ACC Football Legend: Boston College's Pete Mitchell Nov 21, 2007
" But it's the sweet memory of the victory over Notre Dame that remains in the memory of the former All-American tight end. But it's never too late for a bit of gratitude from Florida State. Wilt Browning is a special contributor to theACC.com. He spent more than 40 years as a sports editor and columnist in the Southeast. He worked for the Greenville News, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, the Charlotte Observer, the Greensboro News & Record and the Asheville Citizen-Times. His numerous awards... (Theacc.com)
2007 ACC Football Legend: NC State's Dennis Byrd Nov 2, 2007
Then earlier this year, Byrd was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame ... "He came in for my induction (into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame)." ... " It's just about enough to make the steps a bit easier. Wilt Browning is a special contributor to theACC.com. He spent more than 40 years as a sports editor and columnist in the Southeast. He worked for the Greenville News, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, the Charlotte Observer, the Greensboro News & Record and the Asheville... (Theacc.com)
ACC Legend: Harris Barton Oct 27, 2007
" The one sad element is that neither his mother nor his father lived to see the middle chapters of their son's life. There is, however, the consolation that his father knew what he was talking about all along. Wilt Browning is a special contributor to theACC.com. He spent more than 40 years as a sports editor and columnist in the Southeast. He worked for the Greenville News, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, the Charlotte Observer, the Greensboro News & Record and the Asheville Citizen-Times.... (Tarheelblue.com)
2007 ACC Football Legend: Duke's Clarkston Hines Oct 24, 2007
His numerous awards include five North Carolina Sports Writer of the Year honors. He is also the author of five books, including Come Quittin' Time which was released this summer. (Theacc.com)
2007 ACC Football Legend: Maryland's Dick Shiner Oct 20, 2007
" McPeak roared. Shiner buttoned his Redskins helmet and as he did, the roar from the crowd began to build. By the time Shiner trotted onto the well-worn D.C. Stadium turf, the cheers were thunderous. "Probably a lot the same people who bring the 1961 Penn State game up to Steve Smear all the time," Shiner guessed. Wilt Browning is a special contributor to theACC.com. He spent more than 40 years as a sports editor and columnist in the Southeast. He worked for the Greenville News, the... (Theacc.com)
2007 ACC Football Legend: Wake Forest's Norm Snead Oct 13, 2007
" Wilt Browning is a special contributor to theACC.com. He spent more than 40 years as a sports editor and columnist in the Southeast. He worked for the Greenville News, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, the Charlotte Observer, the Greensboro News d and the Asheville Citizen-Times. His numerous awards include five North Carolina Sports Writer of the Year honors. He is also the author of five books. This article can not be copied or reproduced without the express written consent of the Atlantic... (Theacc.com)
UNC reviews recruit's visit Sep 20, 2007
North Carolina sports information director Steve Kirschner said it's not unusual for the school to conduct a review of possible rule violations. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
From Kennebunk to the major leagues Sep 13, 2007
He is a member of the Duke Sports Hall of Fame, the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame and the Collegiate Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. Duke's baseball stadium is named after him. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Western Carolina's 1949 Football Team Headlines 2007 Hall of Fame Induction Class Sep 6, 2007
He has already been inducted into four halls of fame - the National Junior College Athletics Association, North Carolina Sports, Gardner-Webb, and Chowan ... The veteran of 42 years of professional baseball was elected to the Western North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2000 and the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. (Catamountsports.com)
GOT BUTCH? T-SHIRT and Carolina Blue magazine on SALE! Sep 1, 2007
Get the hottest selling t-shirt in Tar Heel country and the No. 1 source for North Carolina sports information with our Subscription/T-shirt Combo Offer. You get both the Got Butch. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
'She is Pine Needles' Jun 28, 2007
She's in the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, the LPGA Teaching Division Hall of Fame and others. "She's supported juniors, she's helped touring pros, she's there for seniors, she's there for women. She's there for the game," said former USGA president Judy Bell, who is no relation. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Frazier had a keen eye for talent on the diamond Jun 14, 2007
"He was fortunate enough because of his contacts and how hard he worked to recruit and bring in good players. He always had an abundance of talent, and he tried to teach those guys to play the game the right way.''I feel like I've known Frazier forever. For about 20 years, I conducted telephone interviews with him about local standouts.He was always eager to talk about Musselman, Holley (later a UNCW standout), ex-White Oak star Chad Fonville, who played for four years with four different... (The Morning Star)
Western Carolina's Kenny Smith Named to NCCSIA All-State Baseball Team Jun 8, 2007
North Carolina sports information professionals submitted the nominees and NCCSIA members voted for the all-state teams, which consist of two pitchers, one catcher, four infielders, three outfielders and one designated player. Smith, who was the consensus Southern Conference Player of the Year this season, became just the 13th different Catamount in WCU history to earn the school's Triple Crown by leading the team in batting average. (Catamountsports.com)
Charlotte Lands Three on All-State Baseball Squad Jun 7, 2007
North Carolina sports information professionals submitted the nominees and NCCSIA members voted for the all-state teams, which consist of two pitchers, one catcher, four infielders, three outfielders and one designated player. Duke University led the way with four students on the team, including Second Team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Pitcher Tony Bajoczky. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Hardison enters N.C. Sports Hall of Fame May 21, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. - Former UNC All-American defensive tackle Dee Hardison received a tremendous honor this past week, as he entered the ranks of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Hardison was a stalwart in the trenches for Bill Dooley's last ACC championship team at UNC.. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
North Carolina immortalizes Brennan May 20, 2007
But this week, Brennan was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in honor of his accomplishments during his career as a UNC basketball player during the years of 1955-58. The moment meant so much to him that he could not discuss it when he was introduced to the media because the thoughts being the son of immigrants who came to this country from Ireland proved to be too emotional. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Byrd called to Hall May 19, 2007
"Florida linemen talked about me. [And] they were a nationally known team."Byrd, speaking at a news conference before his induction in the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday night, was a two-time consensus first-team All-America. Byrd will be joined in the class of 2007 by eight others: Jack McKeon, Russ Frazier, Pete Brennan, Genia Beasley, Dee Hardison, Claude "Hoot" Gibson, Gerald Austin, and Alan White. (News & Observer -- Sports)
N.C. Hall of Fame inducts nine tonight May 18, 2007
From Staff Reports RALEIGH - A former big league manager, a women's basketball All-America and a referee are among nine prominent sports figures who will be inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame tonight at the North Raleigh Hilton. Jack McKeon, who at age 74 guided the Florida Marlins to the World Series title in 2003, and coach Russ Frazer, who won 1,034 games in 40 years at Louisburg College, carved special niches in baseball. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gregory and Burgin Earn NCCSIA All-State Honors May 3, 2007
Nominees are submitted by North Carolina sports information professionals. NCCSIA members voted for the all-state team. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Only one team misses the grade in NC May 3, 2007
com - Greensboro, North Carolina: Sports: Only one team misses the grade in N.C.. Humidity: % Wind: mph, ADVERTISEMENT. (Greensboro News Record)
·Sports Medicine Apr 29, 2007
University of North Carolina Sports Medicine ... University of North Carolina Sports Medicine ... University of North Carolina Sports Medicine. (Tarheelblue.com)
general releases Apr 29, 2007
- A Great Holiday Gift for Every Virginia Fan - VSAF Changes Name And Expands Role - Maryland Game Ticket Information - 2002 Ticket Information - David Storm Named Director Of Compliance At Virginia - Additional Strategies To Conserve Water Instituted This Week - 2002 Virginia Fall Media Guides Order Form - Men's and Women's Soccer Teams in Action at Home This Weekend - Two Cavaliers Named To Atlantic Coast Conference 50th Anniversary Fencing Team - Virginia Athletic Department Conserving Water... (Virginiasports.com)
Top-Seeded Carolina Opens With Prairie View Mar 16, 2007
University of North Carolina - Official Athletic Site. PITTSBURGH --- North Carolina (30-3) begins its march to Cleveland Sunday afternoon when the top-seeded Tar Heels face the 16th-seeded Prairie View Ahers at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Tarheelblue.com)
Looking Back... Sue Walsh Found Swimming Success at North Carolina Feb 15, 2007
Walsh was named one of the ACC's top fifty female athletes and is a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. She says swimming helped her learn "discipline and time management. It didn't seem so bad at the time. It was who I was and it's helped me become who I am. I wouldn't have it any other way.". (Theacc.com)
Yow signs extension Jan 25, 2007
Yow recently was inducted into the University of Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame, as well as the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. She has served as president of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, an organization representing 1,600 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Yow Receives Contract Extension Jan 24, 2007
Yow recently was inducted into the University of Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame, as well as the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Previously, Yow has served as president of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, an organization of more than 6,100 members representing 1,600 colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. (Umterps.com)
Charlotte Lands Three on NCCSIA All-State Volleyball Teams Jan 3, 2007
North Carolina sports information professionals submitted nominees and NCCSIA members selected the teams. The all-state unit consists of one setter, two outside hitters, two middle hitters/blockers, one right-side/opposite hitter and one libero/defensive specialist. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
