Connor Barth ready to resume record-setting NFL career after injury

Posted Jul 20, 2014
Connor Barth tore his right Achilles' tendon last July and missed the 2013 season – one filled with turmoil for his Tampa Bay Buccaneers and personal frustration from having to rework his contract, losing millions of dollars in the process. His recovery complete, Barth heads to Bucs training camp this week refreshed and at the point where he now says he's better than ever. (Wilmington Star News)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

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

Wide Receiver Jordan Shipp rises to the occasion for his sophomore season
Jordan Shipp had faith. When an injury impacted his mental health during the 2024 preseason, the sophomore receiver started working with UNC Football chaplain, Mitch...
Thu Aug 28, 2025

Chansky’s Notebook: ‘Bad Scheduling!’
What are UNC's advantages over TCU? Well, the Tar Heels are playing at home, where a capacity Kenan Stadium crowd will be rowdy and ready...
Thu Aug 28, 2025