Dismissal of Jared McAdoo is appropriate in turbulent times

Posted May 18, 2011
Sophomore defensive lineman Jared McAdoo has been released from the UNC football team after violating team rules, according to a statement released by head coach Butch Davis. Faced with evidence of misconduct and disregard for team policy, Davis’ dismissal of McAdoo is the right move at a time when UNC football cannot afford to make any more mistakes. (Daily Tar Heel)

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