Author: Cliff Barnes

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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 Sports…

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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 as…

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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 school…

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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 in…

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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 and…

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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 to…

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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 games…

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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 the…

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