A look back at 1979 UNC football
Posted May 10, 2015
Rarely does a team that finishes .500 in league play go down in history, but that's exactly the case with the '79 Heels. This was actually quite a talented group with Amos Lawrence and Doug Paschal carrying the load, a terrific offensive line, and Lawrence Taylor, Buddy Curry, Ricky Barden, Darrell Nicholson, Calvin Daniels and the unforgettable Steve Streater (also its punter) on defense.
(Tar Heel Illustrated)
Related: Football, Football Recruiting
Video: IC Podcast - Bobby Petrino, Talent, and UNC's QuarterbacksGreg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss what's next for UNC Football after Monday's announcement that longtime college coach Bobby Petrino will be...
Tue Dec 23, 2025THT Newsletter: Seth Trimble Returns, UNC Football's New OC, CJ Rosser Visits, 4-Star Safety Commits
There’s a lot to cover in this week's newsletter before we log off for the holidays, so let’s dive in. Seth Trimble is back, UNC...
Tue Dec 23, 2025
Bobby Petrino Would Bring Brilliance, Baggage To UNC
Bobby Petrino, the man whose name evokes both offensive brilliance and controversy, is reportedly set to become UNC's next offensive coordinator under Coach Bill Belichick...
Mon Dec 22, 2025
UNC Quarterback Bryce Baker To Enter Transfer Portal
North Carolina quarterback Bryce Baker plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. Baker was a freshman at UNC this past season and didn’t see any...
Mon Dec 22, 2025