NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS NEWS
Robert Quinn, Ryan Houston, Casey Barth Named 2009 Football MVPs
2 days ago by
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UNC defensive end Robert Quinn, tailback Ryan Houston and place-kicker Casey Barth were named the Tar Heels' Most Valuable Players at the 2009 senior football banquet Friday evening. Quinn, a sophomore from Ladson, S.C., had an outstanding season and was one of four Tar Heel defensive...
Tar Heels tackle holiday wish lists
5 days ago by
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North Carolina football players Lowell Dyer and Ryan Taylor were in a heated debate in Walmart on Tuesday. Boxers, briefs or tighty-whities? Dyer and Taylor were part of a group of UNC football players who joined forces with some the coaches' wives to shop for three needy families...
UNC's defense headlines All-ACC team
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UNC placed four players on the first-team All-ACC defense while Duke and N.C. State placed one player each on the first-team offense. Defensive end Robert Quinn, linebacker Quan Sturdivant, cornerback Kendric Burney and safety Deunta Williams made first-team for the Tar Heels, which...
Football. Tar Heels Place Nine Players On All-ACC Football Teams
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Greensboro, N.C. ----- Nine University of North Carolina football players, including four first-team defensive selections, have been named to the 2009 All-Atlantic Coast Conference teams as selected by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA). Defensive end Robert Quinn...
Sunday Morning Draft Headlines
7 days ago by
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With QB Jimmy Clausen reportedly heading to the NFL and coach Charlie Weis expected to be fired, has star WR Golden Tate played his last game for the Irish as well?
UCLA DT Brian Price is testing NFL draft waters.
North Carolina junior DT Marvin Austin is unsure about his future...
Tar Heels Downed By NC State, 28-27
8 days ago by
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T.J. Yates threw two touchdown passes to Jheranie Boyd for the Tar Heels (8-4, 4-4), while Johnny White scored on a 40-yard run that helped North Carolina take a 10-point halftime lead. Ultimately the Tar Heels fell after a blocked field goal.
UNC running back Anthony Elzy questionable for N.C. State game
10 days ago by
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Running back Anthony Elzy is questionable for Saturday's football game against the Wolfpack, the University of North Carolina said Thursday. The Tar Heels released their injury report in advance of the showdown with N.C. State. UNC is favored in the matchup at Carter-Finley Stadium...
Juniors weigh NFL option
10 days ago by
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Marvin Austin, linebackers Quan Sturdivant and Bruce Carter, cornerback Kendric Burney and safety Deunta Williams are having successful seasons, and each has been an integral part of the Tar Heels' four-game winning streak. They're all considered pro prospects. Carter announced...
Deunta Williams A National Player Of The Week Candidate
11 days ago by
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Four nominees for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week award have been announced, and AT&T is relying on fans to determine who rules the gridiron. Based on outstanding performances over the weekend, Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, California...
How NC's defense ruined Shinskie's day
13 days ago by
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Quite a few fans hadn't even found their seats yet when North Carolina defensive end Richard Quinn rudely introduced himself to Boston College quarterback Dave Shinskie, combining with Marvin Austin to pop the ball loose and drive the Eagles back 11 yards.
UNC's offensive defense
14 days ago by
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5 Positives: 1. Offensive defense: The hottest offense in the ACC right now is North Carolina’s defense, which has scored four touchdowns in the past two weeks. And that doesn’t include the touchdown Deunta Williams set up by returning an interception back to the 1-yard line in...
Heels kick Eagles
15 days ago by
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North Carolina jumped to a big lead in just a few minutes yesterday, but still needed an extraordinary defensive effort to overcome repeated mistakes and defeat Boston College. North Carolina won 31-13 at Alumni Stadium by forcing six turnovers, among them five interceptions. Three...
A familiar feeling
15 days ago by
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A week after Kendric Burney's record-setting day, Deunta Williams had his own three-pick performance to help the Tar Heels beat the Eagles 31-13 at Alumni Stadium. It was the fourth consecutive victory for UNC (8-3, 4-3), and the school's longest winning streak since winning...
Tar Heels Down Boston College, 31-13
15 days ago by
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Cam Thomas and Kendric Burney each had defensive touchdowns on Saturday as North Carolina scored three times in a span of 2 minutes, 19 seconds to open a 21-point lead and hold on to beat Boston College 31-13. North Carolina (8-3, 4-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) forced six turnovers...
Tar Heels Down BC, 31-13
15 days ago by
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Cam Thomas and Kendric Burney each had defensive touchdowns on Saturday as North Carolina scored three times in a span of 2 minutes, 19 seconds to open a 21-point lead and hold on to beat Boston College 31-13.
Carolina D leads Heels to 31-13 win over BC
15 days ago by
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Cam Thomas and Kendric Burney each had defensive touchdowns on Saturday as North Carolina scored three times in a span of 2 minutes, 19 seconds to open a 21-point lead and hold on to beat Boston College 31-13.
A Closer Look at UNC Football
17 days ago by
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North Carolina enters Saturday's showdown against BC with a 7-3 record (3-3 in the ACC). This is a team playing well right now with three consecutive league wins over Virginia Tech, Duke, and Miami.
They are led by a quick, aggressive defense that has allowed just 16 points...
Kendric Burney basks in week of celebrity
17 days ago by
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Kendric Burney has enjoyed an interesting few days since his stellar three interception performance last Saturday, which helped North Carolina upset Miami. "It's been crazy, because people that you normally don't talk to will call you and try to get in good with you, but...
TUESDAY L INKS
18 days ago by
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Via ESPN.*NC State hasn't given up on its season yet, and points to opportunities to knock off Virginia Tech and North Carolina as remaining inspiration.*That's one of the reasons UNC is trying not to get complacent with its bowl eligibility.* If Clemson wins on Saturday against...
And Here's The Kicker
18 days ago by
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Carolina has put together a string of three quality wins, including two over teams ranked in the Top 15 at the time. In those three wins, the Tar Heels have scored 72 points. And here's the kicker: Casey Barth has been responsible for half of them. The Wilmington native has 10...
Football. And Here's The Kicker
18 days ago by
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Burney, Barth Named ACC Players Of The WeekDavis Weekly Press Conference Audio (mp3)NFL Update: Week 10UNC Raises Funds In Herzlich's HonorTar Heels Down Miami, 33-24Burney Named Walter Camp National Defensive Player Of The WeekVote Burney For National Player Of The WeekBoston...
Kendric Burney had to make a choice
19 days ago by
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One of the first text messages that North Carolina cornerback Kendric Burney received after his three-interception performance Saturday came from Tar Heels baseball coach Mike Fox. "It just said, 'Wow,'" recalled Burney, a junior from Jacksonville. "He knew I...
Aleric Mullins: 'It’s Time to Move On'
19 days ago by
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North Carolina fans were startled to see Aleric Mullins join his teammates on the field for Saturday’s Senior Day recognition, a move signifying the defensive tackle would graduate early and forgo his final season of eligibility in 2010. “I’ve been here for four years and Iâ...
UNC: Barth, Burney Honored In ACC Weekly Awards
20 days ago by
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Kendric Burney was a no brainer. Then again so was Casey Barth who has kicked eight FG in the past two weeks. Both were recognized this week by the ACC.
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Kendric Burney Named Walter Camp National Player Of The Week
20 days ago by
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UNC's Kendric Burney and Mississippi's Dexter McLuster have been named The Walter Camp Football Foundation National Defensive and Offensive Players of the Week for games ending November 14. Burney made three interceptions, including one he returned 77 yards for a touchdown...
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