UNC announced this morning that legendary Tar Heel coach Dean Smith died Saturday night peacefully, surrounded by his family. “Coach Dean Smith passed away peacefully the evening of February 7 at his home in Chapel Hill, and surrounded by his wife and…
Gene Chizik Named UNC’s Defensive Coordinator
Gene Chizik, who was the head coach of the Auburn 2011 National Championship team, has been named UNC’s new defensive coordinator. Gene Chizik named UNC's defensive coordinator. Welcome to Chapel Hill! http://t.co/dYmguQuHjt pic.twitter.com/YiMxPzoyp3 — Carolina Football (@TarHeelFootball) January 19, 2015…
3 Things We Learned From the CBS Sports Classic
It’s UK vs Everybody Else. If you’ve watched Space Jam, then you’ll get this analogy. The Kentucky basketball team are the real life Monstars. A team that is bigger, stronger, faster and more intimidating than any other team in college…
Roy Williams “Pissed” After Loss to Iowa (Audio)
UNC played sloppily, shot poorly, and got out-hustled in their 60-55 defeat at the hands of un-ranked Iowa. Roy Williams was not pleased with his team after the game and let it be know during his post-game presser. listen to…
Ex-Tar Heel Says Butch Davis Told Players They Should’ve Gone to Harvard If They Wanted an Education
Rashad McCants faced a lot of criticism when he spoke out about the culture of academic fraud that surrounded the UNC athletic department. Now, former Tar Heel defensive lineman Tydreke Powell called into a radio station and spoke candidly his…
Roy Williams: Some of the Things That Are Being Said are Not Fair (Video)
The Tar Heels are one of the top programs in the country, but since the release of a report that described a culture of academic fraud involving UNC athletics, there hasn’t been much talk about basketball. During today’s ACC “Operation…
NCAA President Says He Finds UNC Report on Academic Fraud “Shocking”
For the first time since its release last Wednesday, NCAA president Mike Emmert addressed the investigation that revealed a culture of academic fraud at UNC. Although he gave no indication of potential punishment college sports’ governing body may hand down,…
Roy Williams Feels Strongly Carolina Did Things “The Right Way”
After an independent investigation revealed a culture of academic corruption at the University of North Carolina, the state of their athletic program is in jeopardy, as NCAA punishment is seemingly inevitable. After a Tar Heel exhibition game last night, Carolina…
Roy Williams Returning to Kansas for Late Night at the Phog Celebration
Roy Williams still has a soft spot in his heart for Kansas, where he spent 15 years coaching before taking the job at Carolina, and on Monday he will return to Lawrence to be honored during the school’s Late Night…
Does UNC Have a Shot at Upsetting Kentucky?
It seems like for the last couple of seasons, you never know what you’re going to get from the Tar Heels from game to game. They’ll struggle against a team with far less talent and easily handle those with equal…