Category: UNC
Gene Chizik returns to coaching to fix Tar Heels’ woeful defense
CHAPEL HILL – Gene Chizik built one of the nation’s top defenses as an Auburn assistant, worked as defensive coordinator during Texas’ national-championship run then returned…
Tudor: Mack says Chizik will make Heels better, but …
When Mack Brown and his Texas Longhorns won the 2005 national football championship, the guy in charge of his defense was Gene Chizik. Chizik now brings…
Fedora expects a more confident Williams, offense this season
By Clifton Barnes With a more experienced offensive line, UNC coach Larry Fedora expects quarterback Marquis Williams to take on less of the load and distribute…
Former Tar Heels, World Cup winners proud of 2015 team
As the World Cup final ended on Sunday, the United States once again held the crown. Two former Tar Heels, two former National Team players were…
Area football players land on Maxwell, Bednarik watch lists
A total of 14 Atlantic Coast Conference defensive players have been selected to the preseason watch list for the Bednarik Award, while 11 ACC players have…
Guthridge, reluctant head coach, follows his friend Dean Smith in death
(Editor’s Note: Parts of this column were used in articles for the UNC General Alumni Association and WNCN TV) Bill Guthridge, who reluctantly became head coach…
Undrafted: Duke’s Cofield signed by Redskins; ECU’s Carden by Bears
Now that the NFL draft is over, those who went undrafted are being made offers from teams as undrafted free agents. Several in North Carolina have…
UNC’s Gallen named Pitcher of the Week
North Carolina’s Zac Gallen has garnered ACC Pitcher of the Week accolades. Gallen tossed his second straight home complete game and his first career shutout on…
