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UNC Offensive Lineman John Ferranto Out for Season

Posted by Staff | Jul 15, 2016 | UNC Sports

Senior offensive lineman John Ferranto will miss the 2016 football season after tearing a left pectoral muscle during a Monday workout. Ferranto had surgery Wednesday to repair the injury, according to UNC Athletics. Dr. Alex...

Ryan Switzer on Watch List for Hornung Award

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 15, 2016 | UNC Sports

Over the last three seasons at Kenan Stadium, a buzz has taken over the crowd each time 5-foot-10 wide receiver and punt return specialist Ryan Switzer gets his hands on the ball. As he enters his senior year, it appears the...

NBA Free Agency: The Tar Heel Round-Up

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 15, 2016 | UNC Sports

UPDATED on Friday, July 15, 2016 The sports world was brought to its knees on the fourth of July when former Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant announced his intentions to sign with the Golden State Warriors in...

Larry Fedora Nominated for Dodd Trophy

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 14, 2016 | UNC Sports

Can times be any better for Larry Fedora right now? The UNC head football coach coming off a school record 11-win season, ACC Coastal Division Championship and a brand new contract extension added another honor to his list last...

Jon Heck Selected as Candidate for Outland Trophy

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 14, 2016 | UNC Sports

With the departure of Landon Turner to the NFL, the UNC offensive line is in need of a new leader. Enter Jon Heck. A member of the All-ACC second team in 2015, Heck was recognized last week as one of 70 players to watch for this...

Doak Walker Award Names Hood to Watch List

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 14, 2016 | UNC Sports

The preseason honors continue to roll in for UNC junior tailback Elijah Hood. After being named a candidate for the Maxwell Award last week, the Charlotte native was announced Thursday as one of 78 players to watch for the Doak...

Tar Heels Finish Top 4 in Men’s and Women’s Capital One Cups

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 14, 2016 | UNC Sports

It was truly a special year for UNC athletics, as the Tar Heels wrapped up the 2015-16 season with a pair of top-four finishes in the Capital One Cup. When results were announced Monday for the competition–which measures...

UNC WR Mack Hollins on Biletnikoff Award Watch List

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 13, 2016 | UNC Sports

As college football’s preseason awards season heats up, it’s safe to say that the UNC offense will be quite the unit to watch this season. Senior wide receiver Mack Hollins on Wednesday became the fifth member of the...

Jenny Levy Honored as National Coach of the Year

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jul 13, 2016 | UNC Sports

In the world of college athletics, winning championships and awards typically leads to two things. More championships. More awards. Longtime UNC women’s lacrosse coach Jenny Levy received another reminder of that fact on...

7 Tar Heels Represent US Women’s Soccer in Rio

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jul 12, 2016 | Featured, UNC Sports

Seven former Tar Heels will be making their way to Rio as part of the United States women’s soccer team for the 2016 Summer Olympics. The 18-payer roster was announced on Tuesday with five players who played their college soccer...

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