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Tar Heels get tough as Virginia looms
The North Carolina Tar Heels had a tough opening week. Entering the game at Virginia Tech No. 10 in the nation, the Heels were upset by the Hokies, 17-10. Sam Howell saw his Heisman campaign […]
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Sam Howell sparks UNC blowout with arm, legs
CHAPEL HILL — Late in the third quarter of UNC’s 59-17 win over Georgia State on Saturday, quarterback Sam Howell passed to tight end Kamari Morales for a 13-yard gain to North Carolina’s 38-yard line. […]
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Heel turn: No. 10 UNC drops opener at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Braxton Burmeister ran for a touchdown and threw for another and Virginia Tech made Sam Howell look pedestrian in a 17-10 victory over the No. 10 Tar Heels on Friday night in […]
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Tar Heels take high expectations to Blacksburg
Expectations have never been higher for North Carolina football. The Tar Heels are coming off their first Orange Bowl appearance and open the season at No. 10 in the country and the preseason pick to […]
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ACC Kickoff notebook: It’s ‘Bo Time’ for UNC star Howell
CHARLOTTE — Sam Howell waited until he was finished with his official media obligations at the ACC’s Football Kickoff event to make the announcement. But on his Instagram account Wednesday, the North Carolina quarterback and […]
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ACC players cashing in carefully when it comes to NIL endorsements
CHARLOTTE — Tony Grimes didn’t get an invitation to ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, but that’s OK. He’s got other plans. The rising sophomore, who should actually be just a month past his high school graduation, […]
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Tar Heels football coping with uncertainty on several fronts
Coming off a trip to the Orange Bowl, North Carolina football is ready to take another step forward. “We had a good year last year,” coach Mack Brown said. “We’re trying to be great.” With […]
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Future bright for UNC football
The NFL Draft will kick off Thursday, and the focus in Chapel Hill will be on the players that the Tar Heels are losing to the League. Last weekend, however, the Tar Heels wrapped up […]
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Bowl games provide look ahead to next season for NC teams
The ACC went 0-for-bowl season, an inglorious achievement one television analyst referred to as a “Blutarsky,” a tribute to the 0.0 grade-point average posted by John Belushi’s character in the movie “Animal House.” North Carolina, […]
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Texas A&M tops Tar Heels in Orange Bowl
North Carolina appeared to have all the players it needed when Sam Howell found Josh Downs for a 75-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter. Despite missing four of its best players, all who opted […]