January 2012
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WatchNorth Carolina Tar Heel Hakeem Nicks after scoring 2 touchdowns in New York Giants’ 37-20 win over the Green Bay Packers.
Big Ten, ACC still trail SEC →
NEW ORLEANS — A speck of LSU purple and another of Alabama crimson stood out in the sea of Michigan blue in the east stands of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The two fans looked out of place…
David Glenn Chats With Lee Pace, Jan. 4 →
David Glenn caught up with UNC writer Lee Pace on Glenn’s afternoon radio show. Among the topics they discussed: why North Carolina and N.C. State have had a hard time putting together top 10…
Clemson news and notes →
DAVIE, Fla. — Coach Dabo Swinney said before practice Saturday that everybody on his team was ready to go, it was just a matter of getting legs fresh in preparation for the Discover Orange…
Vic Koenning coaches Illinois to bowl win, is set... →
Distractions were plentiful heading into the most bizarre of bowls. Which is why when Illinois arrived in San Francisco for the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl, Illinois defensive coordinator and interim…
Orange Bowl news and notes →
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Greetings from beautiful South Florida, where West Virginia and Clemson practiced for the second day in preparation for the Discover Orange Bowl. Mountaineers…
Top 10 ACC stories of 2011 →
1. UNC football scandal: The Tar Heels’ trouble with the NCAA tops the charts for the second straight year. Given the fact that we’re still waiting for the final word on sanctions, there’s a good…
December 2011
Video: Sugar Bowl Day 1 wrap →
Adam Rittenberg and Heather Dinich look at Virginia Tech’s defensive mindset and how running back Fitzgerald Toussaint provides a second option for Michigan’s offense.
The Fed Spread Offense – Red Zone Challenges →
Because the field is much shorter inside the opponent’s 20 yard line, the defense is able to hide its intentions a bit better, since it has less space to cover when making up for lost ground. Spacing…
FSU bowl injury report →
Here is Florida State’s injury report for the Champs Sports Bowl against Notre Dame: Probable WR Bert Reed (hamstring) Questionable OT Garrett Faircloth (hip) WR Jarred Haggins (quadriceps)…
Missouri's spread presents a challenge for UNC →
When sophomore defensive end Kareem Martin and his teammates on the North Carolina defense began to study film of Missouri, they knew the Tigers ran a spread offense. What they didn’t know, however,…
Withers had UNC football's dream →
Everett Withers grew up in Charlotte wanting to play football at North Carolina, never imagining that one day he’d be the coach there. So when the opportunity came - when UNC named Withers its…
ACC's lunchtime links →
Fred Gailey: Your Honor, every one of these letters is addressed to Santa Claus. The post office has delivered them. Therefore the Post Office Department, a branch of the federal government,…
Video: UNC at the Independence Bowl →
Footage of the Carolina football team in Shreveport, LA.
The season of giving at UVa →
Virginia coach Mike London has made a $225,000 pledge to support construction of the program’s new indoor practice facility. London’s pledge brings the total amount committed to the project…
Mel Kiper's latest Big Board →
If NFL draft guru Mel Kiper is right, this could be a good first round of the draft for the ACC. The league continues to represent in Kiper’s latest Big Board — or, probably more…
UNC says Dwight Jones is out →
The University of North Carolina on Tuesday declared senior Dwight Jones ineligible for the Independence Bowl after determining he allowed his name and image to be used to promote a New Year’s Eve…
UNC requests re-instatement for WR Jones →
From a UNC athletic department release:
University of North Carolina senior wide receiver Dwight Jones committed a secondary NCAA violation when he allowed his name and photo to be used to…
Missouri defense prepares in earnest for North... →
Learning to stop North Carolina’s offense begins with figuring out how to contain freshman running back Giovani Bernard, who is the first Tar Heel to rush for more than 1,000 yards since 1997. When…
Friday mailblog →
Is it bowl time yet? Mike in Asheville, N.C., writes: HD, So with todd graham leaving pitt, do you think this might be the jog that Bud Foster might be interested in and do you think pitt…
Boston College Football OC Candidate: John Shoop →
Yesterday the internet was abuzz that University of North Carolina OC and quarterbacks coach John Shoop is the top candidate for the job. Pete Roussel of Coachingsearch.com was the first to report…
BC's Spaziani optimistic after 4-8 season →
Boston College coach Frank Spaziani said he’d like to hire an offensive coordinator “the sooner the better,” and that he is considering both internal and external candidates. Spaziani hired…
Video: In need of a bowl win →
Heather Dinich talks about which coach in the ACC needs to win his non-BCS bowl the most.
Withers ‘disappointed’ after not getting UNC job →
Everett Withers isn’t focused on the disappointment of not getting the permanent head coaching job at North Carolina. He’s busy preparing for a bowl game that will be his last with the Tar Heels…
UNC makes top-five hire →
North Carolina has made one of the five best coaching hires this offseason, according to ESPN’s Brock Huard. UNC’s hire of Larry Fedora checked in at No. 4 on Huard’s list. Here’s an excerpt…
Sources: Everett Withers to join coaching staff at... →
WRAL has confirmed that University of North Carolina interim head coach Everett Withers will join the coaching staff at Ohio State. Withers, who will remain with the Tar Heels through the…
Fedora could make early impact →
There have been several recent coaching hires throughout the country, but Brian Fremeau of Football Outsiders writes that North Carolina’s hire of Larry Fedora is one of three that could…
ACC has three Walter Camp All-Americans →
Congrats to the ACC’s three Walter Camp first-team All-Americans: Florida State punter Shawn Powell, Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly and NC State cornerback David Amerson. The…
Fedora accepts challenge of restoring UNC's... →
Larry Fedora began his first job when he was 13, after his dad found him work with a bricklayer. He grew to loathe those summers out under a bright Texas sun, working with his hands, but he learned…
Trustees approve Larry Fedora contract →
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina’s board of trustees approved a 7-year contract for new football coach Larry Fedora on Friday, the final step in hiring Fedora away from Southern…
Friday mailblog →
No game? No problem. Let’s talk. Thomas in Raleigh, NC writes: Do you think the ACC should be stripped of it’s AQ status? Clemson and VA Tech are decent teams, but neither is BCS caliber. In…
Fedora: "It's been a whirl-wind these past few... →
On Thursday afternoon, following what he described as a “whirl-wind” of a 48-hour period, Larry Fedora spoke publicly for the first time since winning the Conference USA championship the previous…
UNC job a major opportunity for Fedora →
This is a monumental opportunity for Larry Fedora. If you’re not familiar with the former Southern Miss coach, he has a chance to impress you now as North Carolina’s new head coach. Fedora…
Fedora can change football culture at UNC →
Larry Fedora’s name might not roll off the tongues of North Carolina fans, but in time he should make a significant impression on them and the football program. Multiple news outlets reported…
FSU not looking past Notre Dame →
Strong performances in bowl games carry a lot of weight when it comes to perception. The outlook on the following season is based in part on how teams finish, and a win in a bowl game could…
December 6, 2011 →
The Rams Club is pleased to announce that the December 6, 2011 issue of Tar Heels Today is available for download. Click here or on the image above to begin. Go Heels! Regards, …
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Larry Fedora is the new UNC Tar Heels Football... →
Larry Fedora has reached agreement to become the new coach at North Carolina, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Joe Schad.
Fedora led Southern Miss to an upset of previously undefeated Houston in the Conference USA championship game. The Golden Eagles finished the season 11-2 and will play Nevada in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl.
Fedora was 33-19 at Southern Miss, his first head coaching job after...
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UNC will play Missouri in the Independence Bowl →
UNC will face Missouri in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl in what will be Withers’ last game as the head coach. It will be UNC’s fourth straight bowl game, the school’s longest streak since going to seven straight from 1992-98.
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A Closer Look At Larry Fedora’s Resume →
Multiple media outlets are reporting that Southern Miss coach Larry Fedora has accepted an offer to become the next head football coach at North Carolina. Assuming those reports are accurate, what…
Florida State or Notre Dame? →
If you look at the Associated Press top 25, the USA Today poll, and ESPN.com’s latest power rankings, Florida State checks in at No. 25. If you look at my poll, Notre Dame is No. 25, and has…
Discover Orange Bowl →
West Virginia Mountaineers (9-3) vs. Clemson Tigers (10-3) Dec. 31, noon ET (ESPN) West Virginia take from Big East blogger Andrea Adelson: Go ahead and say it — West Virginia has a flair…
UNC’s Bernard wins Piccolo Award as ACC’s ‘most... →
Giovani Bernard had a lot in common with Brian Piccolo. They’re both talented ACC running backs. They both attended the same high school in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and both had their lives painfully…
Gus Malzahn interviews at UNC →
Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn is in the race to become the next head coach at the University of North Carolina. Days after telling people close to him that he expected to return to Auburn…
Can the Hokies stop Watkins again? →
One of the bright spots for the Hokies in their 23-3 loss to Clemson this season was the standout defensive effort against true freshman receiver Sammy Watkins, who was held to three catches…
Video: Clemson great McGlockton dies →
Chester McGlockton, a first-team All-ACC selection in 1991 for Clemson, died early Wednesday morning.
November 2011
ACC bowl picture coming into focus →
The Tar Heels, who are making their fourth straight bowl appearance, would be ticketed for RFK Stadium in Washington. The Military Bowl’s tie-ins are complicated, but since neither Navy nor Army is…
Live chat: BCS Journey →
Join our ESPN.com college football experts as they take a look back on Week 13 and ahead to Week 14. BCS Journey
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Update on Tar Heels in the NFL on Nov 27th
Tar Heel WR Greg Little just scored a touchdown for the Cleveland Browns just before halftime against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Tar Heel career passing leader QB TJ Yates has entered the game for the Houston Texans after their starting QB Matt Leinart left the game with an injury.
Best of luck to all the North Carolina Tar Heels in the NFL!
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““We wanted to get the Victory Bell for Coach Withers.”
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– Tar Heel Sophomore QB Bryn Renner after UNC defeated Duke in the 2011 regular season finale.
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UNC Beats Duke for 8th Straight Season
CHAPEL HILL, NC — Tar Heel senior WR Dwight Jones had three touchdown catches while redshirt freshman RB Giovani Bernard ran for a season-high 165 yards and a score to help North Carolina beat Duke 37-21 on Saturday.
Jones finished with 10 catches for 101 yards to set a school single-season record for receptions, while Bernard had a season-high 30 carries and finished with 222 total yards...