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Local media left out as Duke students look for basketball info

Interesting moment at Duke Thursday in a graduate political science class. The professor, to make a point about the changing nature of the media, asked…

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N.C. State, like UNC, faces uncertainty at running back

N.C. State’s situation at running back has been unsettled much of this season, and that’s the case again as the Wolfpack heads into Saturday’s home…

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Furr could get significant minutes this week depending on Houston decision

With the running back situation unsettled for Carolina – is Shaun Draughn healthy? will Ryan Houston burn a redshirt year – it appears Hunter Furr…

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UNC’s Davis won’t give any hints on running back situation

North Carolina coach Butch Davis refused to say Wednesday if Ryan Houston will redshirt this season or play against Virginia Tech on Saturday at Kenan…

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Canes’ Skinner is better than advertised

Jeff Skinner is better than advertised, and it won’t be long before he’s mentioned with Eric Staal and Cam Ward as the cornerstone players of…

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Duke cancels student ‘Tailgate’ after incident before UVa game

Duke is cancelling its popular “tailgate” for students before the upcoming home football game with Boston College,  the school told students Monday night. Tailgate is…

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Yates, Helfet win player of the week honors in the ACC

GREENSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina senior quarterback T.J. Yates has been named the Offensive Back of the Week in the Atlantic Coast Conference while Duke…

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UNC’s Houston should remain a redshirt

Ryan Houston is suddenly in a tough position, but the smart choice here is for him to not burn a redshirt year with North Carolina…

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With Czajkowski out, State lean on experience at kicker

N.C. State’s last three games will be played without kicker Josh Czajkowski, who was injured on the Pack’s final kickoff at Clemson Saturday. Wolfpack coach…

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Saturday’s game could be Wilson’s last at Carter-Finley

N.C. State’s game with Wake Forest Saturday is the Wolfpack’s final home game of the season, which means it could well be Russell Wilson’s final…

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