Category: The skinny
Wolfpack needs to keep Central Michigan from making big plays
At the first of the year, fans might have checked this week’s game with Central Michigan off as a win for N.C. State. But the…
Withers says UNC players understand accountability
The UNC Tar Heels stand at 4-1 with Louisville coming to Chapel Hill on Saturday. First-year coach Everett Withers was asked several questions this week…
Media likes Russell Wilson story, so could Heisman be possible?
It’s sad that it took Russell Wilson moving on from N.C. State to Wisconsin to get attention, and Heisman Trophy attention at that. I suppose…
Hurricanes begin season at home Friday, away on Saturday
The Carolina Hurricanes begin their 82-game 2011-12 regular-season campaign on Friday at the RBC Center against the Tampa Bay Lightning (7 p.m., FOX Sports Carolinas…
Duke knows that Florida International is more than just a new face
QUESTION: How does a university that has only been playing football for just a few years manage to put together a really highly-competitive team in…
O’Brien likes rule that allowed Wilson to play for Wisconsin this year
QUESTION: The Russell Wilson saga has been dissected but on a general level, do you feel any thoughts on the rule whereby a player can…
Can UNC match East Carolina’s emotion in Greenville tonight?
QUESTION: Regarding emotion for the 8 p.m. UNC at ECU game tonight – a lot of teams consider themselves UNC’s rival. East Carolina is one…
Undefeated teams face each other in Week 7 of high school football season
Week 7 of the high school football season brings about several interesting match-ups including undefeated teams Leesville Road and Wakefield playing each others. It will…
Former Bulls help Rays complete historic Red Sox collapse
The Boston Red Sox were in first place on Aug. 31 but managed to blow a nine-game cushion and failed to make the playoffs when…
Race politics invade ball games Monday night – and other ramblings
With commercials ruling Monday Night Football and multiple pitching changes and injuries stalling the Red Sox-Orioles game, I had plenty of time to switch back…
