Jarrod James uses passion play

Posted Jul 18, 2010
You probably can bench press more weight than UNC recruit Jarrod James, a 6-foot-4, 287-pound offensive lineman at Pikeville Aycock who is ranked by rivals.com among the top three guard prospects in the country. Many high school linemen can lie on their backs and push up 300 pounds or more during a bench press, but James can't lift the bar off the rack. In fact, he can't raise his right hand higher than his ear. James might not be able to bench press 300 pounds, but he can push around 300-pound defensive linemen. (Charlotte Observer)

Related: Football Recruiting, Recruiting Board

Bill Belichick's quarterback shakeup at UNC: FCS record breaker joins Tar Heels
In an effort to revamp UNC's offense, Bill Belichick has landed his third offseason quarterback transfer in Western Carolina's Taron Dickens. An FCS record-breaker for...
Mon Feb 16, 2026

THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson Injured, Baseball Sweeps, Malloy Smith Offered, Dylan Mingo To Commit
It was quite the eventful week in UNC Athletics. Caleb Wilson suffered a broken hand, the Diamond Heels swept their season opener, Kenny Smith’s son...
Mon Feb 16, 2026

UNC Football Signs Former Western Carolina QB Taron Dickens
Western Carolina transfer QB Taron Dickens has signed with UNC. Last season, Dickens had 3,508 yards, 38 touchdowns, two interceptions and a 74% completion percentage...
Sun Feb 15, 2026

Newsletter: Trimble's Triple, Banghart's Big Win, Surratt's Super Sunday, Remembering James Spurling
What a week in UNC sports! Seth Trimble became a legend, Women’s Basketball beat State in their house, Chazz Surratt won a Super Bowl, two...
Mon Feb 9, 2026