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UNC defense ready for McNeese spread
Mark Paschal likes that experts think North Carolina could be competitive for a change.
Mark Paschal likes that experts think North Carolina could be competitive for a change.
For Carolina, attempt to live up to expectations starts Saturday
Kickoff for the team's season opener against the Football Championship Subdivision standout is set for 6:05pm.
Kickoff for the team's season opener against the Football Championship Subdivision standout is set for 6:05pm.
Pettigrew to remain on UNC track staff
Pettigrew has admitted using human growth hormone and EPO frrom 1997-2001 He says he will speak out against banned substances.
Pettigrew has admitted using human growth hormone and EPO frrom 1997-2001 He says he will speak out against banned substances.
Carolina putting on finishing touches before McNeese State
With opening night just days away, second-year head coach Butch Davis discusses his kicking situation, where his coordinators will stay during games, and how important it was for a lot of his true sophomores to see the field last year.
With opening night just days away, second-year head coach Butch Davis discusses his kicking situation, where his coordinators will stay during games, and how important it was for a lot of his true sophomores to see the field last year.
UNC announces men's basketball schedule
UNC opens Nov. 15 against Penn in Chapel Hill and plays Kentucky in Chapel Hill on Nov.18.
UNC opens Nov. 15 against Penn in Chapel Hill and plays Kentucky in Chapel Hill on Nov.18.
Opponent preview: Carolina set to open season with McNeese State
The Cowboys return 13 starters from last year's team that went 11-0 during the regular season in the Football Championship Subdivision.
The Cowboys return 13 starters from last year's team that went 11-0 during the regular season in the Football Championship Subdivision.
Wake Forest has developed Florida pipeline
The Demon Deacons have 27 players on their roster from the Sunshine State.
The Demon Deacons have 27 players on their roster from the Sunshine State.
Young Carolina team trying to learn from past
All 33 underclassmen on Carolina's depth chart will have to deal with increased expectations for the 2008 team.
All 33 underclassmen on Carolina's depth chart will have to deal with increased expectations for the 2008 team.
Carolina's Yates in charge of offense
Red-shirt sophomore T.J. Yates is going into his second season as the starting quarterback in Chapel Hill.
Red-shirt sophomore T.J. Yates is going into his second season as the starting quarterback in Chapel Hill.
Carolina WR Thornton biding his time
Kenton Thornton has no problem with waiting his turn to see the field with the amount of talent Carolina has returning at the position.
Kenton Thornton has no problem with waiting his turn to see the field with the amount of talent Carolina has returning at the position.
Reynolds a fixture at RT for Heels
Reynolds has started 19 games at right tackle for the Tar Heels.
Reynolds has started 19 games at right tackle for the Tar Heels.
Lawson picking up the pieces
Ty Lawson says that a conversation Roy Williams had with Larry Bird about his draft status after his June 6th arrest helped him make the decision to return to school.
Ty Lawson says that a conversation Roy Williams had with Larry Bird about his draft status after his June 6th arrest helped him make the decision to return to school.
Recruiting: As season opens, recruiting already done
Forty in-state players have made oral commitments to major-college programs before playing a single game of their senior season.
Forty in-state players have made oral commitments to major-college programs before playing a single game of their senior season.
Tinsley emerging at MLB for Carolina
Kennedy Tinsley was able to get a number of reps with the first team linebackers after Mark Paschal suffered a concussion during the first week of preseason practice.
Kennedy Tinsley was able to get a number of reps with the first team linebackers after Mark Paschal suffered a concussion during the first week of preseason practice.
Left guard competition heating up in Chapel Hill
Bryon Bishop and Alan Pelc are fighting it out for the honor of starting the Heels' game against McNeese State in 12 days.
Bryon Bishop and Alan Pelc are fighting it out for the honor of starting the Heels' game against McNeese State in 12 days.
Carolina has cornerback concerns
The Heels are likely going to have to rely on a pair of former running backs to help plug some holes in the defensive backfield.
The Heels are likely going to have to rely on a pair of former running backs to help plug some holes in the defensive backfield.
Observations from 2nd UNC football scrimmage
With two weeks left before the Tar Heels' season opener, the defensive backfield is more of a question mark than an exclamation point.
With two weeks left before the Tar Heels' season opener, the defensive backfield is more of a question mark than an exclamation point.
Carolina's Bryant a man among boys at guard
The 6-foot-7, 345-pound man-child has cracked the two-deep for the Heels at right guard.
The 6-foot-7, 345-pound man-child has cracked the two-deep for the Heels at right guard.
Searcy a safety of aggression
Sophomore free safety Deunta Williams thinks that Da'Norris Searcy might be the most aggressive player in the Carolina secondary.
Sophomore free safety Deunta Williams thinks that Da'Norris Searcy might be the most aggressive player in the Carolina secondary.
DE Massenburg moving up Carolina depth chart
At 6-foot-3, 305 pounds, Darrius Massenburg doesn't fit the traditional profile for a speed rusher.
At 6-foot-3, 305 pounds, Darrius Massenburg doesn't fit the traditional profile for a speed rusher.
Carolina special teams rounding its edges
Head coach Butch Davis has been very vocal about his concern with the North Carolina special teams unit.
Head coach Butch Davis has been very vocal about his concern with the North Carolina special teams unit.
Aleric Mullins just one of many talented Tar Heel DTs
Mullins started five games last year, posting 19 tackles and two sacks.
Mullins started five games last year, posting 19 tackles and two sacks.
Records falling around Carolina's Tate
Brandon Tate has a chance to break the NCAA's all-time kickoff return yardage record by the end of the year.
Brandon Tate has a chance to break the NCAA's all-time kickoff return yardage record by the end of the year.
Carolina CB Hemby back to full health
A prized recruit in the 2005 class, Hemby is finally healthy and ready to provide quality depth for the Heels' secondary.
A prized recruit in the 2005 class, Hemby is finally healthy and ready to provide quality depth for the Heels' secondary.
Star WR Jones will play at UNC this fall, LB Reddick will not
The long-running saga involving high school All-American wide receiver Dwight Jones has finally ended with his enrollment at UNC.
The long-running saga involving high school All-American wide receiver Dwight Jones has finally ended with his enrollment at UNC.
Experienced Carolina O-line looking to improve on last year
The Tar Heels have three fourth-year and two fifth-year players in its current first-string lineup.
The Tar Heels have three fourth-year and two fifth-year players in its current first-string lineup.
Star Carolina outfielder signs with Indians
Tim Fedroff will take his .404 2008 batting average to the Cleveland Indians.
Tim Fedroff will take his .404 2008 batting average to the Cleveland Indians.
Defensive tackle looks to be position of strength for Heels
Head coach Butch Davis is expecting to see a lot of productivity from Cam Thomas and the rest of his defensive tackles.
Head coach Butch Davis is expecting to see a lot of productivity from Cam Thomas and the rest of his defensive tackles.
New Defensive Coordinator Withers excited to be at UNC
Everett Withers comes to Carolina with 21 years of coaching experience under his belt.
Everett Withers comes to Carolina with 21 years of coaching experience under his belt.