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Wolfpack linebacker, punter honored by ACC for performances

Virginia wide receiver Kris Burd, offensive guard Austin Pasztor, and safety Rodney McLeod headline a list of nine players named as the ACC Football Players…

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Washington Capitals 5, Carolina Hurricanes 1 post-game notes

Nov. 4, 2011 Capitals 5, Hurricanes 1 CAROLINA GOAL § Anthony Stewart gave Carolina a 1-0 lead with his third goal of the season at…

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High school football playoff system needs reform

When several losing teams and several more teams with four losses make it to the high school football playoffs in North Carolina, something is wrong….

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Prediction success at 84 percent as high school football playoffs begin

The high school football playoffs begin tonight in dreary, rainy, cold weather. There are 13 games within close driving distance though. Most games start at…

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Hurricanes announce new ownership partners, most in NC

Peter Karmanos Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Owner and Governor of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced a group of 10 new partners in…

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Carolina coach claims academic superiority over State while Pack coach fires back

On Raleigh radio station 99.9 The Fan, UNC football coach Everett Withers pointed out that recruits see that the Tar Heels have a better graduation…

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UNC week: Wolfpack coach talks about containing Bernard, moving past FSU game and protecting the QB

“We’re certainly hard at work trying to get ready to play a very good North Carolina football team,” N.C. State coach Tom O’Brien said with…

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NC State week: UNC coach discusses turnovers, Bernard’s health and the importance of the rivalry

“Well, after last week’s ballgame, watching tape, we felt like obviously the most important thing is that we were getting turnovers and winning the turnover…

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Coach K comments on 80-66 preseason victory over Shaw

“This was a really good game for us. [Head coach] Cleo [Hill Jr.] does a great job with his team,” Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski…

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Cutcliffe says Duke not discouraged going into Miami game

Duke got close to beating Virginia Tech and now the Devils have a chance to beat Miami, a team not as powerful as Virginia Tech….

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