George News Archive

UNC Community Reacts to George Floyd Death, Racial Injustice
As the United States continues to react to the death of George Floyd, officials, coaches and players from UNC have spoken up about the incident...
Sun May 31, 2020

Message from UNC campus leaders on events in Minneapolis
Like so many of you, we have seen the recent events in Minneapolis where George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, died while in the custody...
Sat May 30, 2020

Gale Sayers’ moving Brian Piccolo tribute that inspired a movie turns 50
Then, somehow, Gale Sayers summoned the strength to finish his speech with this: “Brian Piccolo is the man of courage who should receive the George...
Thu May 28, 2020

NC Central coach shares his terrifying police story with Raymond Felton after George Floyd's death
The death of George Floyd this week has sparked national outrage, causing plenty of prominent athletes and coaches to speak out. North Carolina Central coach...
Thu May 28, 2020

Healthy George Karl starts podcast, may someday coach again
George Karl hasn’t felt this healthy in years. He’s playing golf, biking, and finding time for yoga. The longtime NBA coach who fought cancer three...
Tue May 26, 2020