Source: Ex-UNC coach lobbied for agent

Posted Oct 3, 2010
Former UNC associate head coach John Blake called Alabama defensive lineman Marcell Dareus this summer and lobbied for him to consider employing agent Gary Wichard, an Alabama source confirmed Sunday. Dareus reported the information to the NCAA when it interviewed him during its investigation into violations of improper benefits received by Dareus and players at several other schools, including UNC. (ESPN.com)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

ACC football expert picks
North Carolina: What are the realistic expectations for the Tar Heels this season? After failing to impress in talent acquisition this offseason, first-year coach Bill...
Sun Aug 24, 2025

UNC Football season to be subject of Hulu docuseries
There will be a season-long docuseries on Hulu about the UNC football team, Coach Bill Belichick announced to the team in a video UNC released...
Sun Aug 24, 2025

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Scouting UNC Quarterback Gio Lopez
Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez's transition from being South Alabama's starting quarterback last season to running the...
Sun Aug 24, 2025

Quarterback Sam Howell Traded To Philadelphia Eagles
The Minnesota Vikings traded former UNC quarterback Sam Howell and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in exchange for a 2026...
Sun Aug 24, 2025