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NC State ran 1 of the worst trick plays in college football history against Georgia Tech
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NC State ran 1 of the worst trick plays in college football history against Georgia Tech

November 22, 2024 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

NC State ran one of the worst trick plays of all time in college football against hosting Georgia Tech on Thursday night. Please click here for more.

UNC football program loses another Class of 2025 commit
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UNC football program loses another Class of 2025 commit

November 22, 2024 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

After two commits backed off their pledge to North Carolina a few weeks back (within 24 hours of each other), the Tar Heels have lost yet another former commit. This is a massive loss. Is it time for UNC to announce a commitment to Coach Mack Brown or a new direction? Please click here for more.

No. 1 UNC field hockey falls to Saint Joseph’s, 2-1, in the semifinal of the NCAA tournament
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No. 1 UNC field hockey falls to Saint Joseph’s, 2-1, in the semifinal of the NCAA tournament

November 22, 2024 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

In their 28th appearance in the Final Four, the Tar Heels fell behind in the 22nd minute for the first time all season and for the first time in an NCAA tournament since 2022. With that early deficit, North Carolina never rebounded. Please click here for more.

NC State basketball legend TJ Warren worthy of a return to the NBA
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NC State basketball legend TJ Warren worthy of a return to the NBA

November 22, 2024 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

TJ Warren is shining for the Knicks’ G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks. The 6-foot-8, 220-pounder from Durham, N.C., poured in a team-high 26 points in a 115-107 home win over the Delaware Blue Coats, as Westchester improved to 4-1. Please click here for more.

Rams’ Coach Sean McVay impressed with Drake Maye: ‘Going to be a special player’
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Rams’ Coach Sean McVay impressed with Drake Maye: ‘Going to be a special player’

November 17, 2024 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay believes the New England Patriots could have something special in their rookie quarterback Drake Maye, the North Carolina native. Please click here for more.

Panthers insider says there are signs Dave Canales is not sold on Bryce Young
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Panthers insider says there are signs Dave Canales is not sold on Bryce Young

November 17, 2024 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Considering the Carolina Panthers gave up the farm for the No. 1 pick in 2023, you’d think they’d want Bryce Young to have every opportunity to prove he can be a franchise QB. But Dave Canales wasn’t in Charlotte when the Panthers drafted Young, and there are signs he’s not sold on him. Please click here for more.

UNC moves ahead of Duke in ACC football power rankings
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UNC moves ahead of Duke in ACC football power rankings

November 17, 2024 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Miami stands at No. 1 while SMU is at No. 2 in the ACC football power rankings while North Carolina moves up to eighth, just ahead of Duke, which defeated the Tar Heels earlier in the season. Please click here for more.

Canes Visit UNC Children’s Hospital
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Canes Visit UNC Children’s Hospital

November 17, 2024 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Carolina Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake, Shayne Gostisbehere and Sean Walker joined Stormy to visit local kids battling cancer at UNC Children’s Hospital. Check out this photo gallery.

Takeaways from Wolfpack women’s upset loss to TCU as late comeback falls short
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Takeaways from Wolfpack women’s upset loss to TCU as late comeback falls short

November 17, 2024 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

No. 13 N.C. State (2-2) lost to unranked TCU (4-0), 76-73, on the road in Fort Worth, Texas, primarily because of its inability to compete inside. Please click here for more.

Former UNC coach fired as Wisconsin’s offensive coordinator
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Former UNC coach fired as Wisconsin’s offensive coordinator

November 17, 2024 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Phil Longo, who was the offensive coordinator at North Carolina when Sam Howell was quarterback, has been fired as the offensive coordinator of Wisconsin, one day after the Badgers fell 16-13 to No. 1 Oregon for their third straight loss. Please click here for more.

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