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Wake wins but game will be remembered for Presbyterian trick play

It was one of those plays you’ll see on various shows for years to come. Presbyterian was outmanned in a 53-13 rout by Wake Forest in…

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Potentially good news for UNC – Alabama player out only two games

Marcell Dareus, the Alabama player involved in the NCAA investigation revolving around players’ relationships with sports agents, has been ruled ineligible for only two games and…

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Game storylines all revolve around UNC scandals – who’s motivated more?

Marvin Austin has been suspended indefinitely and now AP reports that leading receiver Greg Little will be left in Chapel Hill when North Carolina travels to…

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ACC releases men’s basketball schedules

ACC football hasn’t started, but it’s already time to start talking basketball now that the ACC schedules are out. The league just posted the schedules. Here’s…

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Ten high school football games to consider attending Thursday or Friday, with predictions

Here are 10 football games that are within driving distance in the Triangle area Thursday and Friday nights. In bold is the predicted winner. Most games…

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O’Brien describes starting RB Haynes as ‘a slasher’

N.C. State’s stunning decision to move redshirt freshman Dean Haynes from the secondary to tailback was a big topic as Wolfpack coach Tom O’Brien addressed the…

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Duke hopes depth will aid 0-for-November drought

Duke is 0-13 in the month of November in David Cutcliffe’s three seasons, which gives you a good indication of the lack of depth in the…

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Davis still plays it close to the vest during weekly teleconference

UNC Coach Butch Davis made it clear before answering questions that he wasn’t going to answer questions – at least unless it related directly to the…

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