ACC pulls football title game, other championships from North Carolina due to HB2The ACC followed musicians, the NBA and the NCAA on Wednesday, when the league announced that it would pull its football championship out of North Carolina due to the state's controversial House Bill 2. The ACC will move every championship event that isn't played on a college campus with football being the most high-profile and most impactful. (Syracuse.com)
Larry Fedora Live: Tomon Fox Playing Big EarlyFreshman defensive end Tomon Fox wasn’t supposed to see as much playing time as he has. He wasn’t supposed to produce at as high a level as he is, either, but he continues to surpass expectations. Fox, who stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 235 pounds, played more than 20 snaps against Georgia and saw more than double that amount against Illinois. (Inside Carolina)
The road gets tougher for James Madison footballThe Dukes will need to be more consistent as they face tougher foes in upcoming weeks. JMU takes on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Saturday followed by the beginning of conference play. UNC, a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent, was ranked No. 22 in the Preseason Associated Press poll. (The Breeze)
Tar Heel Take: A Man Who Can Do BothA college quarterback who can throw and run is better for an offense and everyone else involved, except the opposing defensive coordinator. And just like a spork, Mitch Trubisky can do two things. Against Illinois, Trubisky tucked it and ran nine times. He ended two of those runs in the end zone and racked up 42 yards on the ground. (Carolina Blue)
Position Comparison: UNC Offense v. JMU DefenseJames Madison Front 7: Last weekend against Morehead State, the Dukes only allowed 57 yards rushing and racked up an impressive three interceptions. Although Morehead State’s offense is not on the same caliber as North Carolina’s, the Dukes' drastic improvement since the 2015 season cannot be ignored. (Carolina Blue)
What to know from UNC football's weekly press conferenceIt's a trap: UNC opened its season with two games away from home, losing to No. 16 Georgia in Atlanta before beating Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. The Tar Heels will face James Madison on Saturday in their home opener, as UNC looks to build upon its seven-game winning streak in Chapel Hill. But the Dukes aren't to be dismissed. (Daily Tar Heel)
UNC LB Allen Artis Suspended IndefinitelyUNC linebacker Allen Artis has been indefinitely suspended in accordance with University policy after a UNC-Chapel Hill student swore out warrants on Tuesday morning, charging the junior with misdemeanor sexual battery and misdemeanor assault on a female. The incident in question occurred on Feb. 14 at Ram Village, an on-campus apartment complex. . (Inside Carolina)
Video: Tuesday Gene Chizik Post-Practice InterviewNorth Carolina defensive coordinator Gene Chizik met with the media following Tuesday's practice to discuss a bit more about what his unit did in last weekend's win at Illinois and how this week's foe, James Madison, might challenge the Tar Heels. (Tar Heel Illustrated)
UNC's Defensive Adjustments Coming EasyLarry Fedora told reporters on Monday that he believed defensive end Tyler Powell and right guard Tommy Hatton would return to practice on Tuesday after being absent last week and not traveling to Illinois. Hatton was not at practice, although Powell was back practicing with the twos. “We’re going to look and see basically how it unfolds during the week,” Chizik said. (Inside Carolina)
Allen Artis suspended from football teamNorth Carolina football player Allen Artis has been suspended from the team as a result of misdemeanor charges being filed against him in a sexual assault allegation. "We are aware of the misdemeanor charges against Allen Artis," UNC coach Larry Fedora said in a statement released by the school. (Carolina Blue)
Larry Fedora Pre-James Madison QuotesUNC head coach Larry Fedora address and answered questions from the media on Monday. On running backs T.J. Logan and Elijah Hood: "We go with the hot hand. We know that both are going to play...it still about production. If you are producing, you get the ball. If you're not, the next guy gets his chance to produce." (Carolina Blue)
Student criticizes UNC for handling of rape allegationA University of North Carolina student claims she was raped by a UNC football player earlier this year. Tuesday afternoon, she held a press conference to not only talk about the delays in her case but also to promote change for how sexual assault and rape victims are treated. She said she came forward not for herself, but for the other students who are not protected. (abc 11)
Trubisky's eyes and feet as important as his armComing into one of its most anticipated football seasons in decades, the biggest question for North Carolina’s offense was whether Mitch Trubisky’s powerful right arm could take the Tar Heels back to the promised land. Two games in, it’s clear that Trubisky’s eyes and feet will be as important to carrying the UNC to another ACC Coastal Division title (Greensboro News & Record)
Turner's Take: Comfort ZonesThe season-opening swing for Carolina Football, two games away from Kenan Stadium before Saturday's home opener against James Madison, has tested the mettle of the Tar Heels. First, a neutral-site game in Atlanta against Georgia, then the first non-conference home sellout crowd at Illinois in nearly 30 years. The boys in blue are eager to play for their fans. (GoHeels.com)
Robert Quinn Joins National Anthem Protest With Raised FistRobert Quinn and his teammate Kenny Britt raised their fists in a silent protest during the national anthem prior to the start of a game between their Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers. Quinn, a former North Carolina defensive lineman, explained his choice to reporters after the game: (Chapelboro.com)
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| Coastal Division | ACC | Overall |
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| (13) Miami | 7-2 | 10-3 | | (24) Virginia Tech | 5-3 | 9-4 | | Georgia Tech | 4-4 | 5-6 | | Pittsburgh | 3-5 | 5-7 | | Virginia | 3-5 | 6-7 | | Duke | 3-5 | 7-6 | | North Carolina | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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| (4) Clemson | 8-1 | 12-2 | | (23) NC State | 6-2 | 9-4 | | Wake Forest | 4-4 | 8-5 | | Boston College | 4-4 | 7-6 | | Louisville | 4-4 | 8-5 | | Florida State | 3-5 | 7-6 | | Syracuse | 2-6 | 4-8 |
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