UNC learned on Aug. 31 about Blake-Wichard finances

Posted Sep 30, 2010
UNC became aware of some of the financial ties between then-associate head football coach John Blake and agent Gary Wichard when Blake was interviewed Aug. 31 as part of the NCAA’s investigation into the school’s football program, according to the school. UNC athletic director Dick Baddour released a statement this afternoon saying that the financial transactions in and of themselves didn’t establish a violation. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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