Category: The skinny
ACC leads Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup final Fall standings
The Atlantic Coast Conference is well represented in the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Final Fall Standings released today with four ACC schools in the top…
UNC guards stifle Miami and lead the Heels’ scoring
The UNC Tar Heels defense stifled Miami’s high-scoring guards while the Tar Heels offense was led by their low-scoring guards in a 73-56 victory tonight….
Raleigh’s Shelley gets national attention after ‘Bama wins title
Former Raleigh Broughton kicker Jeremy Shelley became a household name around the country after kicking five field goals during Alabama’s 21-0 national championship victory last…
Hurricanes’ LaRose injured, Samson called up
The Carolina Hurricanes today announced that the team has recalled forward Jerome Samson (SAM-sohn) from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Samson…
ESPN recruiting analyst speaks in Raleigh Wednesday
Dave Telep, ESPN college basketball recruiting analyst, known for his Carolina Challenge, the signature event for NC’s top college basketball prospects, will speak Wednesday, Jan….
Carolina football welcomes two January enrollees
University of North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora welcomed two new student-athletes to the football program Monday, including linebacker Shakeel Rashad and tight end Terrance…
Barnes, Zeller, Henson get up for league play
Evidently ACC play brings out the best in the best players. Harrison Barnes, Tyler Zeller and John Henson, North Carolina’s big three, were the big…
Carolina’s Fedora announces coaching staff; leaves off Ken Browning
University of North Carolina head football coach Larry Fedora announced the hiring of eight assistant coaches Tuesday, including six who assisted him at Southern Miss.,…
State’s Brown, Duke’s Cook earn ACC weekly honors
NC State’s Lorenzo Brown has been named ACC Player of the Week, while Duke’s Quinn Cook was selected ACC Rookie of the Week. Brown averaged…
Hurricanes’ Skinner returns to practice
For the first time since suffering a concussion on Dec. 7 in Edmonton, Jeff Skinner skated with the team in practice in a yellow, non-contact…
