DURHAM – Duke offensive tackle Gabe Brandner noticed that Nicodem Pierre has been in the training room a lot lately. During preseason camp the training room is not an uncommon hang out for football players, especially in the second week…
Chizik Wants Defense to Have New Identity: Physical
CHAPEL HILL — University of North Carolina defensive coordinator Gene Chizik was asked what he wanted the identity of his latest defense to be in Chapel Hill. Without hesitation, Chizik looked out at the sea of reporters and said “Physicality.…
The “Old Guys” of UNC Football
CHAPEL HILL — Landon Turner sports a light brown beard that makes him look older than 22. Marquise Williams just had surgery on his hip and joked he should have had surgery on the other one because the repaired hip…
Tar Heels Kick-Off 2015 Campaign
CHAPEL HILL – Optimism was in the air at Navy Field on the campus of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Monday morning. As hip-hop music (some songs released before any of the players were born) blared from speakers placed…
Marquise Williams Talks Being a Leader, Franklin Street, South Carolina Opener & More
PINEHURST – The bio for Marquise Williams in the 2015 North Carolina media guide takes up nearly three pages. Since taking over for an injured Bryn Renner at the end of his sophomore season, Williams has a complete resume. In…
Chizik Brings Instant Credibility to Heels’ Defense, Team
PINEHURST – Even though he wasn’t in the building, Gene Chizik’s name was mentioned a lot at the ACC Kickoff on Monday and Tuesday. The event is a showcase for two players and the head coach of each team in…
Leaving “Cash” on the Table, Safety Ready for Final Season at Duke
PINEHURST – Those three letters can wait – both sets, actually. The NFL isn’t going anywhere and neither is the FBI. Jeremy Cash has both of those on his future to do list, but for the time being, he just…
Chemistry Issues a Thing of the Past for Tar Heels
PINEHURST – Before the North Carolina Tar Heels take the field for the September 3rd opener versus South Carolina at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, some things needed to be ironed out. This dates back to December 26, 2014.…
Best Quotes from ACC Football Kick-Off Day 1
UNC senior quarterback Marquise Williams on 2014 chemistry issues. “Some things happened and offense didn’t like defense, defense didn’t like offense. There’s no way you’re going to win football games if you both don’t like each other. But now it’s…
Triangle ACC Coaches Talk Spring Football
In my opinion it’s never too soon to talk college football. Apparently, the football coaches in the Atlantic Coast Conference agree. Wednesday morning, the ACC held it’s Spring Football Media Teleconference. Fourteen of the league’s coaches took time to break…
The Multi-Million Dollar Bet: UNC Charts a Path Forward Under Belichick