Cunningham: Why Bowls MatterCollege football continues to grow nationally, and at UNC, we have some growth opportunities with that particular sport. Included in those opportunities is the chance to support our football program at the Belk Bowl in Charlotte on Dec. 28. Bowl games were originally created as a celebration of a successful season. They still fill that role, but they've grown into much more than that. (GoHeels.com)
Let the Coaching Carousel Speculation BeginAs was the case last year, Larry Fedora's name is going to get tossed around quite a bit in coaching searches. It has already happened with early speculation on the Texas job by ESPN's Brett McMurphy. During an appearance on ESPN's Sportscenter early Wednesday morning, McMurphy said Fedora might have an "outside shot" at the job and "has ties to the university." (Tar Heel Blog)
Giovani Bernard: Throwback to the futureGiovani Bernard was born during James Brooks'z last season with the Bengals, so suffice to say no one on this team remembers how much the pint-sized, four-time Pro Bowler meant to that Super Bowl offense. And Bernard was still in high school in Florida when the Ravens drafted Ray Rice out of Rutgers in 2008, so it figures he didn't grow up emulating Baltimore's matchup nightmare. (Bengals.com)
Despite being cleared in UNC scandal, Butch Davis still waiting for a gigAsked how tough it would be for him to never get another head coaching job, Butch Davis paused for a few moments. "I'd be very disappointed and saddened. I still feel like I can really do some great things as a coach for another six or seven years. "I hope I get that chance." Dick Baddour hopes as well. He said he believes Holden Thorp does too. (CBS Sports)
John Henson has 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 blocks in Bucks win, makes ridiculous shot (GIF)For the night Bucks power forward John Henson had through 46 minutes, it was only fitting that his final shot of the night -- also his most ridiculous -- went in. The second-year Henson scored a career-high 25 points in the Bucks' 78-74 win over the Bulls, and his 17th and final attempt of the night was his most absurd. (Comcast SportsNet Chicago)
Athlon's 2013 ACC Season Awards and All-Conference TeamThe bowl season is still to come, but Athlon Sports wraps up the 2013 regular season with a few awards and all-conference honors. North Carolina: Eric Ebron, 1st team tight end; James Hurst, 1st team tackle; Kareem Martin, 1st team defensive end; Tre Boston, 2nd team safety; Ryan Switzer, 1st team specialist; Tommy Hibbard, 2nd team specialist; (Athlon Sports)
December Grind: Exams, Kentucky Greeting UNC Basketball Student-AthletesThe Tar Heels are living up to the student-athlete label this week. The Carolina basketball team is juggling the demands of exams with the preparation needed during Kentucky week. Saturday’s game against the No. 10 Wildcats will provide another opportunity for these up and down Tar Heels to knock off a top-ten opponent. But this time, UNC will have the luxury of playing in the Smith Center. (Chapelboro.com)
Tar Heels In The NFL: Week 14It's been a solid rookie year for Bengals RB Giovani Bernard. He's shown some electrifying playmaking ability and has put together a case for Offensive Rookie of the Year. On Sunday, Bernard rushed for 99 yards on 12 rushes and had 49 yards on four catches. That's more than nine yards per touch. Hakeem Nicks had five catches for 135 yards, his third 100-yard game of the year. (GoHeels.com)
Tar Heels In The NBA UpdateWith Zach Randolph out, Ed Davis got the start last Tuesday against the Suns. He responded well, putting up 21 points, 12 rebounds, one assist and two blocks on 8-of-11 shooting. John Henson posted some big numbers in the last week, highlighted by his game against the Wizards. Henson had 19 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and one block on 8-of-10 shooting. (GoHeels.com)
'Unusual' delay leaves questions as P.J. Hairston sits for UNCP.J. Hairston has gone more than half a calendar year not knowing how offseason troubles will affect his long-term eligibility during this UNC basketball season. And frankly, there may be more confusion surrounding Hairston’s eligibility now than ever. The largest threat to Hairston, and it appears to be a realistic threat, is if the NCAA finds that Hairston wasn’t forthcoming to investigators. (Greensboro News & Record)
Pistons hope players heed Rasheed Wallace's messageOfficially, Rasheed Wallace is not an assistant for the Pistons. He is an assistant for player development, which is why he sits in the second row during games. Still, he wants to see improvement, not only in the big men, but the Pistons as a whole. And he’s serious about his craft, and gives valuable input during practices. “There is only one speed I know how to go, and that is hard,” Wallace said. (Detroit News)
T.J. Yates has "back problem"Case Keenum will start at quarterback Sunday against the Colts, but Monday at Reliant Stadium, interim head coach Wade Phillips said reserve quarterback T.J. Yates has something wrong with his back. “T.J. has got a back problem right now," Phillips said. "We’re wrestling with that." Phillips said he was unsure how it happened. “I don’t know," Phillips said. (Houston Texans)
Jheranie Boyd signed to Chiefs practice squadJheranie Boyd’s professional football career has had some twists and turns. It took another turn Tuesday when the Kansas City Chiefs signed the former Tar Heel to their practice roster. Boyd will be joining his fourth professional football team in the past year. A 6-foot-2, 190-pounder, Boyd played in one preseason game with the Bengals but will seek his first action since last football season at UNC. (Gaston Gazette)
Matt Harvey, Anne V share a personal momentThe things men will do for love. Or a swimsuit model. This moment of true love between Mets pitcher Matt Harvey and his girlfriend, Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Anne Vyalitsyna was caught at Sunday's Washington Capitals-New York Rangers game at Madison Square Garden. (FOX Sports)
McAdoo Out of SyncThe opening eight games of James Michael McAdoo’s junior campaign haven’t played out as well as anyone hoped or expected, although no one around the North Carolina basketball program, at least not publicly, seems overly concerned. One possible explanation for his struggles is roster-induced position changes that date back to last spring. (Inside Carolina)
UNC embraces bowl opportunityUNC is bowl-bound once again after serving a one-year postseason ban because of NCAA sanctions. Not only did the Tar Heels have to overcome an abysmal 1-5 start to the season, but many of the seniors on the roster were freshmen when the NCAA launched its highly publicized investigation. The sloppy start to the season paled in comparison to the turn their collegiate careers took in the summer of 2010. (ESPN.com)
Report: Texas’ Mack Brown to step down as coachMack Brown will step down as the head coach of the Texas Longhorns after 16 years, according to Chip Brown of Orangebloods.com. Brown came under fire early this season as the Longhorns looked unimpressive in their first games, and the school hired a new AD after longtime Mack Brown supporter DeLoss Dodds stepped down. Despite the concerns, Brown brought the team to within one game of a Big 12 championship. (Sports Illustrated)
Ranking all 35 bowl games from best to worst21. Belk Bowl, Dec. 28: Cincinnati (9-3) vs. North Carolina (6-6): The Tar Heels will be playing what is essentially a home game, about 140 miles from their Chapel Hill location, but that's not necessarily a good thing. UNC has never won a bowl game in its home state, losing three times in the game played in Charlotte. Cincinnati is playing in the game for the second season in a row. (ESPN.com)
Video: UNC Men's Basketball Holiday Shopping for Salvation ArmyThe North Carolina Men's Basketball team continued their annual tradition and went shopping for underprivileged children through the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program.
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Tar Heels dig in defensivelyThe unexpected benefit of North Carolina not having P.J. Hairston and Leslie McDonald in the lineup as scorers has been an increased focus on getting better defensively. The Tar Heels are currently holding opponents to 37.6 percent shooting from the floor, which ranks 17th nationally and second in the ACC. Carolina hasn’t had a defensive percentage that low since the 1959-60 season. (ESPN.com)
Wayne Ellington provides solid veteran bench presence for MavsShane Larkin’s return from injury put in a dent in Wayne Ellington’s minutes. Still, he’s working as hard as ever to be ready when the call from coach Carlisle comes. Ellington may be a valuable insurance policy for the Mavs’ backcourt but it’s that veteran leadership on the bench that makes Dallas’ overall backcourt package one of the best in the league. (Dallas Mavericks)
Tar Heel Take: UNC-Greensboro (video)Join Rachel Nash and Alex Curley as they take a behind-the-scenes look at UNC’s game against UNC-Greensboro as the Tar Heels’ regular season kicks into full swing. (Chapelboro.com)
Bowl Game Carries Special Meaning for Tar Heel SeniorsThe Tar Heel football team will be bowling in Charlotte on Dec. 28. 6-6 North Carolina accepted a bid to compete in the Belk Bowl against 9-3 Cincinnati. For the senior class, this bowl trip is even more meaningful. Coach Larry Fedora had a chance to reflect on how much those Tar Heels have been through including three different head coaches and the full lifespan of the NCAA investigation. (Chapelboro.com)
Antawn Jamison on the brink of a milestoneSometime this week Antawn Jamison will become one of only 20 players in NBA history to reach 20,000 points, 8,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists. Out of the previous 19 players to hit those numbers, only Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Dirk Nowitzki are active and of the 16 other players to do so only Shaquille O’Neal has yet to be enshrined in the hall of fame. (ESPN.com)
Raymond Felton works with Big Brothers/Big SistersWednesday, Raymond Felton visited with six members of the New York City chapter of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters club. Felton met three kids and their "big brothers" at the NBA offices and treated them to a pizza party and a shopping spree. Felton, the ambassador for Big Brother/Big Sister's New York City chapter, also treated the kids to Sunday's game against the Celtics. (ESPN.com)
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