CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WNCN) — It's been an emotional last couple of weeks for the North Carolina football team. The last time they took the field, in Chapel Hill on Oct. 5, they played in a game honoring cancer patients such as teammate Tylee Craft. During that game — a 41-34 loss to Georgia Tech, Craft passed away. The players were told after they left the field, and then … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: UNC football visits Virginia coming off bye week
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North Carolina football standout named semifinalist for national leadership award
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – A five-year standout with the University of North Carolina football program is being recognized for his contributions on and off the field. UNC defensive lineman Kaimon Rucker was named as a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year, the award’s selection committee announced Tuesday. “I’m honored to announce the semifinalists … [Read more...] about North Carolina football standout named semifinalist for national leadership award
Tar Heels football facing life lessons after death of teammate Tylee Craft
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — For the past month the North Carolina football team knew that one of their teammates was about to pass away. Tylee Craft died nine days ago, losing his battle to lung cancer. He passed away while his teammates were playing a game. “I think it was best for everybody involved that he passed during the game so the kids didn’t know it,” said North … [Read more...] about Tar Heels football facing life lessons after death of teammate Tylee Craft
Live scoreboard: UNC, Memphis men’s basketball play in charity exhibition game
MEMPHIS, N.C. (WNCN) — Ahead of the official start of the season, the North Carolina men's basketball team is hitting the court for charity. UNC is facing off against the Memphis Tigers Tuesday night in an exhibition game for charity. Tip off in the inaugural Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. Here’s UNC … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: UNC, Memphis men’s basketball play in charity exhibition game
UNC loses 41-34 after late rally is squandered when Georgia Tech scores in final seconds
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Jamal Haynes ran for 170 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 68-yard score in the final minute, as Georgia Tech stunned UNC-Chapel Hill 41-34 on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. Haynes’ second score came with 16 seconds left, just two plays after North Carolina had tied it on a Noah Burnette 26-yard field goal. RELATED: UNC football … [Read more...] about UNC loses 41-34 after late rally is squandered when Georgia Tech scores in final seconds