UNC football

Big year for the state in NFL Draft

May 2, 2018 Shawn Krest

North Carolina schools had their best showing in the NFL Draft in more than a quarter century. A total of 15 players from schools in the state heard their names called in last week’s draft, […]

Pack mentality at NFL Draft

April 25, 2018 Cory Lavalette

After months of ranking, critiquing, measuring and evaluating, the NFL Draft is finally here. Thursday’s first round should see NC State defensive end Bradley Chubb off the board early — likely surrounded by several quarterbacks […]

Tar Heels focus on improvement during spring practices, scrimmage

April 25, 2018 Brett Friedlander

CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina football team needed to make the most of its 15 spring practices after a 3-9 season marred by a rash of injuries that forced many young players into action […]

NC football coaches make landing in-state recruits a priority

February 14, 2018 Brett Friedlander

For the longest time, tobacco was the most sought-after commodity produced by the state of North Carolina. These days, it’s football talent. The problem is, so much of that football talent has been exported to […]

UNC, NC State have busy National Signing Days

February 7, 2018 Shawn Krest

With the debut of college football’s early signing period in late December, much of the drama was taken from February’s National Signing Day. Each of the local teams signed the majority of their 2018 classes […]

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Mack Hollins, Joe Thuney looking for Super Bowl rings

January 31, 2018 Shawn Krest

Mack Hollins is ready for the Super Bowl. The wide receiver for the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles was so excited about ending his rookie season in the world’s biggest game, he didn’t want to wait […]

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