Author: Cliff Barnes
Jay Gruden keeps faith in Kirk Cousins, says key is staying positive
Two home losses to open a season is enough to kick-start the search for blame. It’s easy to heap it on a quarterback, the person so…
Is there bad blood brewing between Panthers Cam Newton and 49ers Colin Kaepernick
Is there a little bad blood brewing between embattled 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Panthers star Cam Newton, the reigning NFL MVP? A photo began circulating…
Panthers tight end Greg Olsen now shares a place in NFL record book
With long touchdowns by the Panthers’ Greg Olsen and 49ers’ Vance McDonald, Sunday’s game marked the first game in NFL history in which a tight end…
Panthers LB Luke Kuechly: No Adrian Peterson doesn’t mean no worries
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said Monday that seven-time Pro Bowler and former league MVP Adrian Peterson has a torn meniscus and gave no timetable for…
Tar Heels face biggest weakness against first ACC foe
North Carolina faces Pittsburgh Saturday, opening ACC play against a Coastal Division opponent that runs on what is arguably the Tar Heels’ biggest weakness — a…
Wootten Named ACC Defensive Player of the Week
GREENSBORO, N.C. – After an eight-save performance and a clean sheet in the win over No. 7 North Carolina, Sydney Wootten was named the ACC Defensive…
North Carolina set to begin defense of Coastal title against Pittsburgh
CHAPEL HILL – Having the words “defending champions” proceed their school name won’t carry any weight for the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday when they…
Fozzy time: Panthers reserve running back Whittaker steps into spotlight
Carolina Panthes running back Fozzy Whittaker had his first 100-yard rushing day in the NFL Sunday, and he is likely to get extensive playing time in…
