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Bentley Spain Among Outland Trophy Watch List Candidates

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 13, 2017 | UNC Sports

UNC senior offensive tackle Bentley Spain was among the candidates on the annual Outland Trophy Watch List, which was released on Thursday. The award–which has recognized the top interior lineman in college football for...

Ray Guy Award Watch List Includes UNC’s Tom Sheldon

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 12, 2017 | UNC Sports

As the numerous watch lists for college football’s major awards continue to roll out in anticipation of the upcoming season, UNC sophomore Tom Sheldon was selected on Wednesday as a player to keep an eye on for this...

UNC Graduate Transfer Cam Dillard Named to Rimington Award Watch List

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 12, 2017 | UNC Sports

UNC senior Cam Dillard is among the watch list candidates for this season’s Rimington Award, which is given each year to the top center in college football. The Rimington Trophy Committee created the list by accepting...

UNC Tight End Brandon Fritts Selected to Mackey Award Watch List

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 11, 2017 | UNC Sports

The watch list for this year’s Mackey Award–given each year to the most outstanding tight end in college football–was released on Tuesday, with UNC junior Brandon Fritts finding his name among the candidates....

Kenny Williams Undergoes Knee Surgery

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 11, 2017 | Basketball

At the beginning of last season–his second in Chapel Hill–UNC guard Kenny Williams established himself in the Tar Heels’ starting lineup with strong perimeter defense and the ability to space the floor with his...

Austin Proehl Earns Nomination For AFCA Good Works Team

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 11, 2017 | UNC Sports

Although he is set to become UNC’s number one target in the passing game this fall, senior wide receiver Austin Proehl was recognized Monday for the work he does away from football. Proehl is one of 146 nominees for the...

Detroit Pistons Agree to Resign Former UNC Guard Reggie Bullock

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 11, 2017 | Professional, UNC Sports

Former UNC guard Reggie Bullock agreed Monday to resign with the Detroit Pistons for two years and $5 million. The second year of Bullock’s contract is not guaranteed, but the $2.4 million he’s set to earn next...

UNC Cornerback MJ Stewart Named to Bednarik Award Watch List

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 10, 2017 | UNC Sports

The annual watch list for college football’s Bednarik Award–given annually to the nation’s top defensive player–was announced Monday, with UNC cornerback MJ Stewart making the cut. Stewart chose to return...

Vince Carter Signs With Sacramento Kings, Will Play 20th NBA Season

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 7, 2017 | Basketball, Professional, UNC Sports

Over the course of his storied career, former UNC men’s basketball star Vince Carter has certainly lived up to his “Half-Man, Half-Amazing” nickname and then some. It’s at the point now, however, where...

UNC Reinstates Allen Artis to Football Team

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 7, 2017 | UNC Sports

Linebacker Allen Artis was reinstated to the UNC football team on Thursday, after misdemeanor charges for sexual battery and assault against a female student were dismissed. Artis was arrested last fall after playing in two...

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