UNC mourns 'selfless' James Spurling, who impacted Tar Heel football for decades

Posted Feb 13, 2026
On Sunday afternoon, for the first time in more than half a century, Carolina Football will gather without James Spurling. A Celebration of Life will be held Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. in Carmichael Arena. Generations of players, coaches, and administrators - from former chancellors and athletic directors to Mack Brown and Bill Belichick - are expected to attend. (MSN.com)

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