NCAA raises the stakes with rule change
Posted Aug 27, 2007
It's simple mathematics. Moving kickoffs back will result in fewer touchbacks, which will give return teams more chances to make big plays, which means that kickers could find themselves in position to make tackles more often. The rule change could turn out to be a major positive for the Tar Heels, who have a solid kickoff coverage unit and star power in specialists Barth and junior Brandon Tate.
(Durham Herald-Sun)
Related: Football, Football Recruiting
Early Bird Preview: UNC Football gets early shot at revenge vs. TCU in DublinJust like last season, UNC Football will take on TCU in the season opener, with the only difference being the game will be played in...
Tue May 26, 2026Newsletter: Chapel Hill Regional Set, Neo Signs, Keita Wins EuroLeague Title, Latest On Samodurov
UNC Baseball hosts a tough Chapel Hill regional with VCU, Tennessee, and ECU coming to town this weekend. Neoklis Avdalas has signed with UNC Basketball,...
Tue May 26, 2026
Video: Air It Out with Bryn Renner - Episode 3: Jones Angell
Former UNC quarterback Bryn Renner sits down with "Voice of the Tar Heels" Jones Angell to talk about unforgettable Tar Heel moments, iconic calls, Kenan...
Mon May 25, 2026
Lawrence Taylor doing ‘much better’ after scary hospitalization
Lawrence Taylor’s recent scary medical issue is in his rearview mirror. The New York Giants legend, who spent several days in a hospital this spring,...
Sat May 23, 2026