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If this is truly a great Panthers defense, now is time to prove it vs. Saints — and my prediction

January 5, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

In the heady days of last September, when no one’s pipes were freezing and the Carolina Panthers had played two games and had still not allowed a touchdown, 37-year-old defensive … Click to Continue »
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It all started with Bubas: Vic helped ignite NCSU-Duke rivalry

January 5, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
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Any examination of the rivalry between North Carolina State and Duke must start with Vic Bubas. After all, never in ACC history has an individual so closely associated with one Big Four school migrated to another one – and then become the catalyst for the new school’s rise to national glory. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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Brady Sets New Program Record on Platform on Final Day of Tennessee Diving Invite

January 5, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Knoxville, Tenn. – The NC State diving team ended the Tennessee Diving Invitational on a high note as James Brady set a new team record and finished third on platform Friday afternoon inside the Jones Aquatic Center. …read more

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Five local football stars set for Army All-American Bowl

January 5, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
NC State recruit Alim McNeill honored as All-American

​Five local standout football players will represent North Carolina Saturday in the 18th annual Army All-American Bowl — Alim McNeill, Ricky Person, Payton Wilson, Jordyn Adams and Zamir White. …read more

Source:: High School OT

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Carolina Falls At Boston College

January 5, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Taylor Ortlepp scored a career-high 23 points to lead Boston College to a 77-64 victory over North Carolina on Friday morning inside Conte Forum. …read more

Source:: Goheels.com

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Walston: UNC’s got a problem – but it could also be a solution

January 5, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
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In two close games, the ball has been in Joel Berry’s hands for the North Carolina Tar Heels. It’s a good and bad thing for UNC. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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Carolina Insider: FSU Recap, UVA Coming Up

January 5, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Carolina Insider podcast with Jones Angell and Adam Lucas …read more

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Let the Games begin? Why Kim Jong Un might be interested

January 5, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
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With little time to spare, North and South Korea are preparing to hash out Kim Jong Un’s offer to send a delegation to next month’s Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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Gruden could follow coaches who sat out before return

January 5, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
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If Jon Gruden does leave the comforts of the broadcast booth for a second stint as coach of the Oakland Raiders, he wouldn’t be the first coach lured back to the sidelines after a long hiatus from the profession. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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Gold: Canes building toward an exciting spring

January 5, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
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The Carolina Hurricanes knew they’d be in for a fight with the two-time defending champs. However, Carolina was dominant and showed the stuff that playoff teams are made of in their 4-0 win in Pittsburgh. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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