Antonio Pettigrew under review at UNC

Posted May 28, 2008

Antonio Pettigrew, who recently admitted to taking performance-enhancing substances during his decorated sprinting career, is still an assistant coach for the University of North Carolina track team — for now. Pettigrew's status is being reviewed by athletic director Dick Baddour, a UNC spokesman said Tuesday. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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