Author: Dane Huffman

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UNC has talent beyond its No. 18 ranking

North Carolina is ranked No. 18 in the preseason coaches’ poll, and when you watch the Tar Heels on the practice field, that number seems…

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Hey, where did Charlie Justice’s locker room go?

Walk in Kenan Stadium now and you’re in for a shock. The old Spanish style field house in the East end zone is gone, replaced…

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Renner impressive at UNC, will push for starting job at QB

Bryn Renner, UNC quarterback Just watch North Carolina’s quarterbacks for a moment in practice, and you can tell Bryn Renner has a polish to his…

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Updates coming today from Chapel Hill

Check back Friday afternoon for updates from Chapel Hill as UNC holds its first football practice. The Tar Heels are on the field at 1:30…

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ACC honors Crotty, Engen … and 2 sports writers

The ACC’s two top awards are actually named for sports writers, with the Anthony J. McKevlin Award going to the top male athlete and the…

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UNC needs its defense to close out games

North Carolina opens practice Friday afternoon in Chapel Hill, and while the immediate questions will be about the status of the NCAA investigation, the long-term…

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Sequoyah golf course is worth a look

Taylor Zarzour, on his Sports Drive radio show Tuesday, asked his listeners to give their favorite golf course in North Carolina. And one listener called…

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Nicks struggling with injuries with New York Giants

This isn’t good. Receiver Hakeem Nicks is missing practice time with the New York Giants because of a hyper-extended right knee, The New York Times…

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Favre: Still waffling after all these years

During a previous chapter in my life, today would have been busier than anyone could imagine. From 1997-2001, I worked for The Sun Herald in…

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State should experiment with Wilson at other positions

Russell Wilson is turning from baseball to football as fall drills start at N.C. State, but the Wolfpack should consider using him at a position…

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