Author: Dane Huffman

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Pack’s Wilson worthy of Heisman consideration

N.C. State has had only five players who were Heisman Trophy level players.  One of them is Russell Wilson. You had to be impressed by the…

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Should former UNC tutor remain a Durham teacher?

You have to admire the impressive reporting by The News  & Observer to ferret out the name of the tutor who worked with the North Carolina…

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Bagels with Russell Wilson, and a ‘huge’ opportunity for State

If it’s Friday morning and you’re looking for N.C. State quarterback, where would you look? Bruegger’s bagels at North Hills, right? Well, that’s correct. The Capital…

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UNC’s Thorp misses the point on importance of facilities

North Carolina chancellor Holden Thorp had an excellent column in Thursday’s News & Observer that addresses the football situation. In that, he defends athletics director Dick…

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Burney out six games, Williams out four for Carolina

North Carolina football players Kendric Burney and Deunta Williams must miss competition and repay benefits as a condition of becoming eligible to play again, the NCAA…

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NCSU’s Yow addresses football, spring sports, marketing … and Tuffy

The Raleigh Sports Club was packed Wednesday, and for good reason. New N.C. State athletics director Debbie Yow addressed the club, and as you might expect,…

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Davis quips that Carolina might put NCAA updates on I-40 billboard

You could tell in Butch Davis’ voice Wednesday that he is weary of talking about the NCAA and academic investigations and whether the 12 players being…

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In a fascinating volleyball match, State can’t knock off UNC

One of the good stories in the Triangle has been the surprising rise of N.C. State in volleyball. Last December, athletics director Lee Fowler fired Charita…

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