Spring Football Ready for Kickoff Posted Mar 4, 2009 While the start of the 2009 football season is still six months away, early preparations begin on Wednesday as North Carolina holds its first day of spring practice. Butch Davis spoke with reporters on Tuesday about his new assistant coaches and the program’s goals for these 15 practices. First and foremost on the priority ladder is wide receiver. But the cupboard is not bare. (Inside Carolina)