Author: Cliff Barnes

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Carolina’s players on the field deserved better

The North Carolina players who were suited up last night deserved better. I hope the Carolina football players who are ultimately determined to have done…

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UNC’s Carter and Sturdivant cleared to play

UNC players Bruce Carter and Quan Sturdivant have been cleared to play in Saturday’s game vs. LSU, Kevin Best of the University of North Carolina…

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Status of three other players in question for UNC

In addition to the 12 players definitely out against LSU, three other players did not take the trip with teammates to Atlanta for Saturday’s opener…

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Finally – 12 Carolina players out for LSU game

The University of North Carolina has declared six student-athletes on the football team ineligible for Saturday’s season-opening game for violating school and/or NCAA rules, the…

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Wake wins but game will be remembered for Presbyterian trick play

It was one of those plays you’ll see on various shows for years to come. Presbyterian was outmanned in a 53-13 rout by Wake Forest…

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Potentially good news for UNC – Alabama player out only two games

Marcell Dareus, the Alabama player involved in the NCAA investigation revolving around players’ relationships with sports agents, has been ruled ineligible for only two games…

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Game storylines all revolve around UNC scandals – who’s motivated more?

Marvin Austin has been suspended indefinitely and now AP reports that leading receiver Greg Little will be left in Chapel Hill when North Carolina travels…

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Ten high school football games to consider attending Thursday or Friday, with predictions

Here are 10 football games that are within driving distance in the Triangle area Thursday and Friday nights. In bold is the predicted winner. Most…

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Davis still plays it close to the vest during weekly teleconference

UNC Coach Butch Davis made it clear before answering questions that he wasn’t going to answer questions – at least unless it related directly to…

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Durham Bulls take big haul of post-season awards

DURHAM BULLS NEWS RELEASE – The International League announced Tuesday its postseason All-Star Team and Award Winners as selected by the circuit’s managers, coaches, media,…

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