Category: The skinny
Rivera, another defensive-minded coach, a bit of an unknown quantity
Ron Rivera, the new coach of Charlotte’s Panthers, is confusing to me. I’ve heard that he doesn’t interview well for jobs and that’s why he…
Rivera impressive in Panthers’ debut
Ron Rivera won the press conference Tuesday. He spoke of how his Panthers players have to conduct themselves appropriately off the field, how his Latino…
Pack finishes 25th, sets up for a strong 2011
N.C. State finished 25th in the final AP poll, which came on Tuesday morning. That finish completes what was a turnaround year for the Wolfpack,…
UNC hires former Panthers defensive line coach
The University of North Carolina has hired Brian Baker as its defensive line coach, head coach Butch Davis announced Monday. Baker comes to Chapel Hill…
Panthers close in on Chargers def. coordinator Rivera
San Diego Chargers coach Ron Rivera is expected to be named the head coach of the Carolina Panthers, according to Pro Football Talk. A press…
Tar Heels try to stay tenacious and resilient as Virginia Tech comes to town
In just the second ACC contest of the year, North Carolina is facing one of only two teams predicted to finish ahead of the Tar…
Lowe says he’s happy with both point guards
Now that the ACC season has begun, don’t expect NC State coach Sidney Lowe to change the way he’s playing his point guards. He says…
Close win over Maryland shows Duke it’s no cake walk
National commentators have been talking about Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski breaking the coaching wins record this year during the NCAA tournament. For that to happen,…
Virginia basketball star Scott now out for the season
The Virginia basketball program, which just gave North Carolina a tough game in Charlottesville Saturday, suffered a blow Monday when coach Tony Bennett announced senior…
John Wall already a star for Wizards
Two years ago, John Wall was running the point for Word of God in Raleigh. Saturday night, he was the No. 1 pick for Washington…
