Tar Heels Today: Felton, Pinson, Woods, and a two-sport UNC commitment
Posted Jan 31, 2018
Updates on Jalek Felton, Theo Pinson, and Seventh Woods, UNC-Clemson postgame coverage, and a two-sport star commits to play football and lacrosse at UNC in Tar Heels Today.
Tuesday's News & Notes:
Jalek Felton was suspended Tuesday by the University for undisclosed reasons. He's retained Durham attorney Kerry Sutton, who recently defended UNC linebacker Allen Artis against sexual assault charges that were ultimately dismissed. Sutton also served briefly as one of Michael Peterson's attorneys.
Roy Williams says he was not involved in UNC's handling of Felton's situation.
Theo Pinson injured his hip and shoulder during a hard fall against Clemson but should be fine for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.
Seventh Woods has done some light practicing while recovering from injury but is not expected to play Saturday.
UNC-Clemson box score, Roy Williams postgame press conference, Brad Brownell postgame press conference, UNC player interviews.
Ricky Miezan, a two-sport athlete from Alexandria, Va. committed to play football and lacrosse at UNC. He's assumed to be a preferred walk-on. Miezan's profile and video.
Tuesday's Results:
Men's Basketball lost at Clemson, 82-78
Today's Games:
None
Today's Birthdays:
Corey Holliday (47) - Football
Thomas Moore (26) - Football
Kealia Ohai (26) - Women's Soccer
Dick Worley (1916-1981) - Basketball
Today in UNC History:
January 31, 2012
UNC defeats Wake Forest 68-53, becoming the first ACC team to win 600 ACC games.
Thought of the Day:
The man on top of the mountain didn't fall there. --Roy Williams
Photo of the Day:
I like to think Danny Green is teaching these kids the pre-game "Jump Around" dance routine.
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