UNC players who cheated are responsible for their own actions
Yes, Butch Davis brought in and trusted John Blake, who was at the center of the NCAA football investigation. And yes, Butch Davis recruited Marvin Austin,…
UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp’s letter to the Carolina “colleagues and students”
August 4, 2011 Dear Carolina Colleagues and Students: My decision last week to ask head football coach Butch Davis to step down was difficult. I think…
Timing of Davis’ ouster curious but should Thorp be gone?
I’m probably in the minority but I liked UNC coach Butch Davis more after the academic controversy surrounding the football team than I did before. Before…
Stabbing details of Redskins’ Banks, a Garner native, finally come to light
The mysterious stabbing of Washington Redskins return specialist Brandon Banks, a 5-6 speedster from Garner, has finally be exposed through an article in the Washington Post….
Possibly the most amazing field transformation following a rain storm
I’ve heard for years that the Durham Bulls Athletic Park drains well but this was ridiculous. With Virginia leading Miami 2-0 in the ACC baseball tournament,…
Tar Heels blow big lead, fall to Miami 7-5
Miami came from a 5-0 deficit to score seven two-out runs and defeat North Carolina 7-5 this afternoon in the ACC baseball tournament in Durham. The…
Former Raleigh high school player transfers to Carolina
The North Carolina Tar Heels are bringing on another backup point guard as Luke Davis of Gardner-Webb is transferring to Carolina as a walk-on. The six-footer…
Garner pitcher McCreery now known as the American Idol
Scotty McCreery, a former pitcher for Garner High School, is the new American Idol singing contest winner. As such, his baseball career is likely over. The…
