NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Coach Larry Fedora Must Find Backup QB for North Carolina Tar Heels

The North Carolina Tar Heels do not have a question mark at starting quarterback. Bryn Renner returns this fall after a stellar season in 2012, when he passed for 3,356 yards and 28 touchdowns, with only seven interceptions, leading UNC to an 8-4 record. The question for Larry Fedora and his staff is, who will [...]
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8 days ago  |  Discuss

SOTT Draft Profile: Kevin Reddick

An inside linebacker from the University of North Carolina, Kevin Reddick was the leader of the Tar Heels’ defense. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the senior. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 2” Weight- 246 pounds Class- Senior   Can you give some background info on him and a quick overview of his career...
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23 days ago  |  Discuss

SOTT Draft Profile: Giovani Bernard

A star running back from the University of North Carolina, Giovani Bernard was the top playmaker on the UNC offense. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the two-time first-team All-ACC selection. Tale of the Tape Height- 5’ 10” Weight- 205 pounds Class- RS Sophomore   Can you give some background info on him...
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26 days ago  |  Discuss

North Carolina Tar Heels Self-Proclaims ACC Coastal Division Champs Via Giant Billboard

The North Carolina Tar Heels have decided to boast about their 2012 ACC Coastal Division Championship. Wait, how is this possible? North Carolina finished tied with three teams atop the ACC Coastal. UNC also finished with a conference record of 5-3. The Tar Heels were ineligible to compete for the ACC Title due to both self-imposed and NCAA … Continue reading »
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January 15, 2013  |  Discuss

UNC Football: The farewell tour for Bernard?

After North Carolina beat N.C. State last week with what I call “The Return” by red shirt sophomore Giovani Bernard I doubt that there should be any excuse not to go see UNC football in their last few games. But, if you still need something to get you to Kenan Stadium, the beautiful facility that the Tar Heels call home, here it is… get to the games versus Georgia Tech (11...
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November 01, 2012  |  Discuss

Photo: North Carolina unveils shiny helmets

North Carolina stormed back to upend NC State on Satuday. Faced with a ten point deficit entering the fourth the Tar Heels rallied back. They would complete the comeback when Giovani Bernard ran a punt back with 30 seconds to go providing the Tar Heels with a 42-35 victory. The win was big but so were the helmets and uniforms worn by the Tar Heels. The team rolled out dark blue jersey’s...
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October 27, 2012  |  Discuss

Watch: North Carolina's game-winning punt return

North Carolina Tar Heels best weapon and one of the ACC's top running backs Giovani Bernard returned a punt 74 yards with 30 seconds left to play to beat NC State 43-35 Saturday. North Carolina trailed NC State 35-35 in the fourth quarter. Bernard rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns.  He also caught eight passes for 95 yards while quarterback Mike Glennon threw a career...
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October 27, 2012  |  Discuss
GETTING IT DONE

North Carolina wins on punt return for TD

Earlier, we showed you the awesome blue chrome helmets the North Carolina Tar Heels wore in their college football game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Saturday. We also informed you that the Tar Heels won the game, 43-35. What we didn't show you was how the Tar Heels won the game, but thanks to the below video from Cosby Sweaters, we can show you now. With just...
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October 27, 2012  |  Discuss
WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY

UNC WR busted for plagiarism

North Carolina wide receiver Erik Highsmith was busted for plagiarism, but the details to the story are something you have to read.

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October 23, 2012  |  Discuss

Video: North Carolina ends longest active NCAA streak

Not many knew what to think of the North Carolina Tarheels after a blow-out victory of Idaho and then a 27-6 win over East Carolina. Would they be able to hold up against rival Virginia Tech?We did know we would see a steady dose of Gio Bernard who is now at 100 percent after a knee injury held him out of two games.What we found out was, North Carolina held on to their best win of...
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October 06, 2012  |  Discuss

North Carolina Football: Renner’s hit should be viewed as more than a moment in time

In the end the game played by UNC versus Wake will go down as a loss. That will never change, but with time the game will become a further and further memory and people will begin to forget it. On the other side of the coin the one thing that is not, or better said, should not be forgotten is the image of quarterback Bryn Renner laying on the turf looking like he had been knocked...
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September 12, 2012  |  Discuss

North Carolina Football: A plea to the fan base

Yesterday in Chapel Hill began the Fedora era for the North Carolina football program. It began with a 62 to nothing shut out of FCS foe Elon. It began with some excellent play by the team, led by star running back Giovani Bernard, who scored in everyway he could, through the ground, through the air and even on a punt return, and quarterback Bryn Renner, who hit fourteen different...
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September 02, 2012  |  Discuss

North Carolina Football Gets Post-Season Ban, Scholarship Reductions

The University of North Carolina football program has been handed three years of probation, post-season probation for the 2012 season, reduction of 15 scholarships over the next three years, vacation of wins during the 2008 and 2009 season, and a $50,000 fine by the NCAA, for the participation of six ineligible student-athletes and improper benefits given them totaling over $31,000...
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March 12, 2012  |  Discuss
ROLL BOUNCE

Most insane INT you'll see this bowl season

During the Independence Bowl, an insane catch was made by a Mizzou Tiger Cornerback. The ball actually landed on the back of the UNC Tarheel Wide Receiver and stayed there motionless until another Tiger player was able to snag it. I challenge you to find a better interception than that.
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December 26, 2011  |  Discuss

North Carolina Posts Online Listing For Head Football Coach Position

It’s always amusing when coaching jobs at big-time — okay, we’re talking about the head football coaching position at the University of North Carolina, so let’s not get ahead of ourselves here, so let’s start over. It’s always amusing when coaching jobs at major colleges are posted online. Sure, it’s protocol and has to be [...]
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November 23, 2011  |  Discuss
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