Heels' preseason ends as opener on the horizon
Posted Aug 24, 2008
The consensus seems to be that converted safety Shaun Draughn did the most to boost his stock this August. "He stepped it up big and took his chance and exploited it big," UNC quarterback T.J. Yates said. "He's impressed the coaches with how hard and how fast he runs." Added linebacker Chase Rice, "He's been unreal. He's been doing cuts that most people shouldn't be able to do."
(Durham Herald-Sun)
Related: Football, Football Recruiting
UNC football's schedule outlook for the 2025 seasonTo kick off the year, UNC will host TCU on Labor Day. The Tar Heels landed in the prime time spot on Monday evening to...
Fri Aug 29, 2025THT Newsletter: UNC's QB1, Basketball Practice Video, 5-Star Hoops Visitors, Travis Burgess Injury
Sophomore Gio Lopez has been named the Tar Heels’ starting quarterback, North Carolina Basketball hosts two 5-star recruits this weekend, almost two dozen Tar Heels...
Fri Aug 29, 2025
Bill Belichick's college football invasion is nearly here, and it's a family affair in Chapel Hill
You know what else is new for Bill Belichick? Being part of a college sports town and not one built around professional franchises. He’s traded...
Thu Aug 28, 2025
'Rude Boys' reloaded: How DB Thaddeus Dixon and UNC’s defense embrace a storied legacy
The tradition of swagger and toughness in UNC's defensive backfield runs deep. This year, the Tar Heels’ secondary is leaning into that legacy, adopting...
Thu Aug 28, 2025