Report: NCAA is investigating UNC assistant coach, agent

Posted Aug 10, 2010
The NCAA is investigating ties between UNC assistant coach John Blake and prominent NFL agent Gary Wichard, according to a report Monday by Yahoo Sports. Blake coaches the Tar Heels' defensive line, including senior Marvin Austin, who allegedly also has been the focus of the NCAA's probe. Wide receiver Greg Little also is being investigated, according to reports, and both players were practicing with the second team again on Monday. (Durham Herald-Sun)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

North Carolina Football’s 2026 ACC Opponents Announced
The ACC announced UNC Football's eight-game league schedule Tuesday, headlined by four home matchups and four road games. The Tar Heels host Louisville, Miami, NC...
Tue Dec 16, 2025

Chansky’s Notebook: Coaching Cuts
Bill Belichick has fired two assistant football coaches, and UNC has agreed to pay the $2 million remaining on Freddie Kitchens' and Mike Priefer's combined...
Tue Dec 16, 2025

Tight End Paul Barton carries on a UNC legacy
All four Barton family kids are carrying on a Carolina legacy. Anna Barton played women’s lacrosse and won a national championship in 2022. Ellie Barton...
Mon Dec 15, 2025

Video: IC Podcast - UNC's Offensive Coordinator Search Underway
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's offensive coordinator search, what Bill Belichick is after in the hire, and when the...
Mon Dec 15, 2025