Video: Larry Fedora at ACC KickoffUNC football coach Larry Fedora spoke with the media about the current competition at quarterback, continuing to build team depth and being picked fourth in the Coastal division.
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Hype for HoodElijah Hood arrived at North Carolina in January with a five-star recruit ranking and lofty expectations in tow. UNC head coach Larry Fedora didn’t shy away from adding to the hype surrounding his rookie running back at the ACC Kickoff media event on Monday. “He’s special,” Fedora told reporters at Grandover Resort. “You don’t have a lot of kids like that in any program I’ve been in.” (Inside Carolina)
Ryan Switzer: Breaking Down Walls (video)North Carolina star Ryan Switzer has always had to prove people wrong throughout his career. Kaitlyn Vincie takes you through Switzer's journey to Chapel Hill and what walls the all-ACC performer is still trying to break down. (The ACC)
Charlotte Hornets Sign Marvin WilliamsCharlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced Monday that the team has signed free agent forward Marvin Williams. We’re excited to add a player of Marvin’s caliber to our team,” Cho said. “He will be a key piece of our frontcourt rotation.” The 6-9 Williams was the second overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft after one season at the University of North Carolina. (Charlotte Hornets)
Larry Fedora Q&A From ACC KickoffLarry Fedora: "We don't want to start the season out the way we started out this past season. Unfortunately last year we had to play a lot of young guys, but fortunately for this year all those young guys got a lot of experience. They won't be so wide-eyed looking around figuring out what's going on. They'll know the way they should play." (WRAL Sports Fan)
‘Los Jets’ and UNC professor headed to televisionWith N.C. high schools readying to start soccer practice, Siler City’s Jordan-Matthews will be in the spotlight. A new docu-series this season — “Los Jets” on NUVOtv — will depict the challenges, triumphs and daily lives of the Jordan-Matthews soccer players. The series also recounts the story of “Los Jets” coach Paul Cuadros, an associate professor at the UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication. (Chapel Hill News)
Video: Joel James and Brice Johnson InterviewIn a laid back interview, Brice Johnson and Joel James discuss playing full speed and watching their favorite players on tape.
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UNC Picked Fourth in ACC Coastal DivisionThe ACC preseason football poll is out and UNC has been picked to finish fourth in the Coastal Division in what looks like a fair amount of vote splitting. UNC received 27 first place votes, one of six teams to get a nod for the top of the division. The Tar Heels finished one point behind third place Virginia Tech. Miami was the choice to win the division followed by Duke. (Tar Heel Blog)
Opponents View: Fedora's SpreadLarry Fedora’s up-tempo spread offense has broken 55 offensive records during its first two seasons at North Carolina. Opposing defensive players at the 2014 ACC Kickoff media event on Sunday discussed the challenges of facing UNC’s offensive scheme. This is an offense that wants to run as many plays as possible, but there is a certain method to the madness. (Inside Carolina)
Ryan Switzer Ready to ScoreIf there was one thing the shifty wide receiver proved his freshman season, it was that if you put the ball in his hands something good was going to happen. Getting ready for his sophomore season, Ryan Switzer does not plan on that changing anytime soon. ”Anytime you can get in the end zone as many times as I did, your confidence is going to skyrocket,” said Switzer. (Carolina Blue)
Kendall Marshall thanks Chipotle for his time with the LakersKendall Marshall was waived by the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday in their continued efforts to squeeze out every bit of cap space they can get their hands on for the coming season. Marshall was a class act, thanking everyone at the Lakers organization. (USA Today)
Marquise Williams confident, ready to get throwingKnown more as a dual-threat quarterback than a pure thrower, North Carolina junior Marquise Williams gained two high-profile admirers earlier this month at the Manning Passing Academy — Peyton and Eli. “They told me a lot of guys said you weren’t a good thrower, but Peyton took me to the side and said ‘You’re a heck of a thrower,’” Williams said Sunday at the ACC Football Kickoff. (Durham Herald-Sun)
Video: Marquise Williams, Norkeithus Otis at ACC KickoffMarquise Williams and Norkeithus Otis spoke at ACC Media Day about what the Tar Heels need to do to take the next step in achieving success on the gridiron this upcoming season.
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Isaiah Hicks an under-the-radar sophomore to watchThese 12 sophomores should make big improvements from their freshmen seasons. Isaiah Hicks, forward, North Carolina: Hicks appeared in every game as freshman for the Tar Heels, but mainly played out of position at small forward. This season should see him return to power forward where he should establish himself as the Heels' top frontcourt reserve. (ESPN.com)
UNC's Norkeithus Otis expects an improved defenseNorth Carolina turned a corner after losing a close game to Miami last season and won six of its last seven games. The defense gave up an average of 19.1 points in those seven games, an improvement on its 30.7 average over its first six games. That’s a major reason Norkeithus Otis expects the Tar Heels defense won’t need half of the season to unite this fall. (Greensboro News & Record)
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