UNC Prepares for Earliest Meeting with Duke in Series HistorySaturday marks the first time the Tar Heels and Blue Devils have played in September and represents the earliest meeting in series history by nearly three weeks (Oct. 10, 1925). The rivals have played in November in 77 of the last 78 years and met in the regular season finale 49 times in 61 years before N.C. State assumed the role of UNC’s final opponent in 2014. (Inside Carolina)
Video: Larry Fedora Pre-Duke Press ConferenceNorth Carolina head football coach Larry Fedora addresses the media as the Tar Heels prepare to host the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday at 3:30 in Kenan Stadium (3:30 ESPNU).
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UNC vs. Georgia Tech Game Time SetThe North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech game will kick off at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Atlanta's Bobby Dodd Stadium. In 2016, The Tar Heels defeated the Yellow Jackets 48-20 in Kenan Stadium. UNC is riding a three game winning streak over the Rambling Wreck. UNC (1-2) is coming off a 53-23 win over Old Dominion and will take on Duke this Saturday. (Inside Carolina)
It's time for Mitch Trubisky — even if John Fox can't see itStart him anyway, and stop coddling a 22-year-old who proved in the preseason why he was the No. 2 selection in the NFL draft. Trubisky's mobility fits better with an offensive line that needs a quarterback to help hide its shortcomings, an element Glennon can't offer. Trubisky's accuracy and ability to hit receivers in stride will improve their efficiency. (Chicago Tribune)
Ho-hum weekend ends with swarm of B grades for Triangle football coachesLarry Fedora, North Carolina, B: UNC's offense was too much for Old Dominion in the Tar Heels’ 53-23 win, but there was a lot for Fedora to fret about on the trip home. The defense gave up a 71-yard touchdown pass and the special teams leaked oil throughout a warm afternoon. On the bright side, the Tar Heels' quickly rebuilt offensive unit is fully up and humming. (WRAL Sports Fan)
Five With Fedora - Sept. 18When you watched the game film, what specific areas did you feel the defense performed well in compared to the first two weeks? Larry Fedora: "First, the communication that we talked about previously was much improved this week. But we didn't really need to wait until we saw the film to see that because you could see it and feel it during the game and on the sidelines." (GoHeels.com)
UNC alumna in the US Virgin Islands gathering medical donations after Hurricane IrmaUNC alumna Jennie Rabinowitz reached out to ABC11 after escaping storm devastation in the US Virgin Islands. She's fundraising for medical supplies and urging medical professionals to help after Hurricane Irma destroyed the only hospital on the island of St. Thomas. Rabinowitz said she escaped the devastation there by boat and is now in Puerto Rico. (ABC 11)
What former Tar Heel great Julius Peppers told UNC’s Joel Berry and Luke MayeJoel Berry and Luke Maye were on the sidelines to beat the Carolina Panthers’ ‘Keep Pounding’ drum before kickoff, but first they had to say hello to Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers. Peppers played on both the football and basketball teams at UNC before being selected by the Panthers back in 2002. “He just told us congrats,” Berry said. “Very cool to finally meet him.” (Charlotte Observer)
The Good, Bad, & Ugly Report: Old DominionThe UNC offense hummed along as per usual but the defense still looked shaky in spots against an outmanned ODU team and the Heels left Ballard Stadium dinged up with injuries in the already depleted offensive line and defensive front seven. That made it the get right game UNC needed but not necessarily they one they wanted. With that in mind, here is this week’s GBU Report: (Old North Blog)
Pro Heels: NFL Week TwoMack Hollins and the Philadelphia Eagles played at Kansas City. Hollins received the first catch of his NFL career and finished the game with three catches for 32 yards with a long of 13 yards. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Switzer played in his second NFL regular season game. In Dallas’ loss to the Denver Broncos, Switzer had one punt return for 19 yards. (Argyle Report)
Joel Berry, Luke Maye serve as honorary drummers for PanthersThe North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball program will begin practicing in just a few weeks as they hope to defend their 2017 national championship. On Sunday, two members of that 2017 title team were honored in Charlotte. Both Luke Maye and Joel Berry II were named honorary drummers for the Carolina Panthers’ home opener against the Buffalo Bills. (Keeping It Heel)
Julius Peppers reintroduces himself during Carolina Panthers home openerThis was Julius Peppers’ first regular season home game as a Panther since 2009. So in Luke Kuechly’s mind, it was a no-brainer to let Peppers savor the moment. Being the last one to run out of the tunnel is an honor that has been reserved for the faces of the franchise. “It’s Julius Peppers man!,” Kuechly said. “He deserves that with everything he’s brought to this franchise.” (Carolina Panthers)
North Carolina rout of ODU should end QB competitionUNC’s quarterback competition isn’t really a competition. Following the Tar Heels’ 53-23 road win over Old Dominion on Saturday, Fedora wouldn’t confirm to reporters that redshirt freshman Chazz Surratt had outright won the starting job. However, Surratt’s play through three weeks hasn’t left the coaching staff any choice but to keep rolling with the hot hand. (FanRag Sports)
Tobin Heath Taking it One Day at a TimeTobin Heath hasn’t played a game for the U.S. Women's National Team since March 7, 2017. Heath was sidelined with a back injury and has been away from the team for both club and country the last six months, missing the entirety of the NWSL season so far and every WNT camp and game since then. Thankfully, her time watching has come to an end. (US Soccer)
Former UNC WR Bug Howard to try out with Chicago BearsFormer North Carolina wide receiver Bug Howard is set to receive a tryout with the Chicago Bears, according to a tweet by reporter Aaron Leming on Sunday evening. After not being selected in this spring’s NFL Draft, Howard was signed by the Colts shortly after as an undrafted free agent. However, he was cut by the team shortly before the regular season again. (DieHards.com)
Extra Points: EdgeAs kickoff for the next game drew nigh, John Papuchis summed up the task in front of his unit Saturday at Old Dominion: "Play with an edge," he said. "It's one thing to sit around and say we're going to get this fixed. We have to put some action behind those words. If we say we're going to get it fixed, let's go get it fixed. We all have to put our words into action." (GoHeels.com)
Diamond Heels Update: Playoff racesMany Diamond Heel alumni currently in the majors have a chance to leave their mark in October, even if a few of them have found themselves sidelined with injuries. Bullpen ace Andrew Miller has jumped back off the 10-day disabled list to rejoin the Cleveland Indians. Catcher Chris Ianetta is another player that has found himself on a winning team. (Tar Heel Blog)
Carolina Panthers honor Tar Heels men's, Gamecock women's national championship teamsJulius Peppers walked over and slapped high-fives with Luke Maye and Joel Berry and the celebration was on. The Carolina Panthers honored members of the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team and South Carolina women’s basketball team -- both national champions -- prior to Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. (NCAA.com)
No. 10 UNC Women's Soccer Shuts Out No. 16 Florida StateThe 10th-ranked UNC women's soccer team returned to the pitch after a 10-day break, earning a 1-0 victory against 16th-ranked Florida State at the Seminole Soccer Complex Sunday afternoon (Highlights). Junior midfielder Dorian Bailey's goal in the 58th minute was the difference in the match in the ACC opener for both teams. (GoHeels.com)
No. 10 Carolina Field Hockey Shuts Out No. 13 JMU, 3-0The UNC field hockey team earned its second win of the weekend Sunday afternoon, blanking 13th-ranked James Madison 3-0 at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium (Highlights). The 10th-ranked Tar Heels got goals from three different players, two of whom came off the bench, and improved to 6-2 overall with their third shutout of the fall. (GoHeels.com)
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UNC wide receiver Randy Marriott sets a single-game school record for most receiving yards (247) in a 30-23 win at Georgia TechSeptember 19, 1998
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Quinshad Davis sets the UNC career TD reception record with 22 (Hakeem Nicks, 21), and Ryan Switzer sets a UNC single-game record with 168 punt return yards (1 TD), breaking Bud Carson's total of 166 yards set in 1951 against NC State as UNC beats Illinois 48-14 in Chapel Hill. It's the Tar Heels' largest nonconference win against a Power Five opponent since a 41-7 win over Northwestern in 1977.History Archives |
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