Bitter Duke-UNC rivalry began in 1888 Nov 9, 2009
All that the heavily favored, unbeaten and No. 5-ranked Tar Heels needed to go to the Rose Bowl was to beat the Blue Devils ... The Tar Heels were ranked third in the national preseason poll as expectations were higher than at any time since the Justice years ... "The headline in the Daily Tar Heel measured five inches high: 50-0.The 1969 game is remembered for one of the most famous plays in ACC history. In the third quarter Duke quarterback Leo Hart was tackled on an option run near the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Golden Anniversary Of A Memorable Win Nov 5, 2009
But, by end of the 1950s, Duke had beaten the Tar Heels eight of the previous nine times the two teams had played ... The Tar Heels were ranked third in the national preseason poll as expectations were higher than at any time since the Charlie Justice years in the 1940s ... Just weeks before the Tar Heels were to start the season, their beloved, accomplished coach and Carolina alum Jim Tatum ('34) died of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, despite the fact that players were giving blood as often as... (Tarheelblue.com)
Duncan Finishes Stay at All-American Invite Oct 10, 2009
After ending her freshman campaign on an 11-match winning streak, the 2009 all-MWC singles and doubles honoree went on to claim the singles title at the N.C. State Tar Heel Qualifier and a gold ball for her USTA Junior Clay Court Doubles crown. Currently unranked in the Campbell s/ITA Preseason Singles Rankings, Duncan defeated four opponents listed in the top-100 this week. (Gofrogs.com)
Duncan Excelling at All-American Championships Oct 8, 2009
After ending her freshman campaign on an 11-match winning streak, the 2009 all-MWC singles and doubles honoree went on to claim the singles title at the N.C. State Tar Heel Qualifier and a gold ball for her USTA Junior Clay Court Doubles crown. Currently unranked in the Campbell s/ITA Preseason Singles Rankings, Duncan has now defeated half of the ranked opponents she has tangled with this fall. (Gofrogs.com)
Miami Cross Country Travels to Tar Heel State Oct 2, 2009
Charles Michel Look to lead the men's team at the Great American Cross Country Festival. CORAL GABLES - The University of Miami cross country teams will participate Great American Cross Country Festival in Cary, N.C. tomorrow at the Wake Med Complex. (Hurricanesports.com)
Extra Points Archive: The Athlete, The Artist Sep 24, 2009
A new era of Tar Heel football was dawning in August 1946 when coach Carl Snavely welcomed some 65 football players to Chapel Hill for training camp ... As the Tar Heels were leaving the field, sports information director Jake Wade approached one player, a brand new halfback named Charlie Justice, and introduced him to a young photographer from Wilmington ... The Irish had never lost under coach Frank Leahy, winning 26 games from 1946-48 and being tied twice, and they were 6-0 in 1949 and ranked... (Tarheelblue.com)
Local teen picked to be queen Sep 23, 2009
A sports enthusiast, Maid Silvia attends West Virginia University football games and Penguins hockey games, and is a big fan of the North Carolina Tar Heel basketball team. She also enjoys baking, reading, dirt track racing and scrapbooking. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
2009-10 Women's Golf Season Preview Sep 4, 2009
"We have an extremely competitive schedule. We have players whose goal is to play on tour and as a program, it's our responsibility to create a schedule that will test our players day in and day out. "In the fall, the Mary Fossum Invitational is a very solid field and the Lady Tar Heel is always strong. We were invited to the NCAA Preview this year, which is well deserved after our season last year. (Msuspartans.com)
Discovering The Tar Heel State: North Carolina Hotels & Attractions Aug 27, 2009
Discovering The Tar Heel State: North Carolina Hotels ctions ... Discovering The Tar Heel State: North Carolina Hotels ctions ... Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc., one of the world's leading lodging companies, is helping families plan fun-filled trips to some of the Tar Heel State's top attractions. (PR Newswire)
Another Mountain Climbed For Holley Jul 22, 2009
Over the course of 10 episodes, countless drills, scrimmages and live games, the former Tar Heel rose to the top of 12 competitors - six wideouts and six defensive backs - to win the Cowboys jersey ... Holley was labeled as a `former basketball star,' on the show, from his two seasons moonlighting as a reserve for Roy Williams' Tar Heels ... Tar Heel fans will remember him imploring ESPN's Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso to "break a pencil in three and chew on it, because we beat... (Tarheelblue.com)
Schedule Preview: Virginia Jul 17, 2009
The Tar Heels have lost nine of their last 11 contests to the Cavaliers ... Subscribe today to the , our glossy monthly publication covering Tar Heel sports. (InsideCarolina.com)
Useless Knowledge: Match state with nickname Jul 10, 2009
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Duncan Earns Sportsmanship Award at Southern Closed Jun 28, 2009
Duncan secured her spot at the USTA Southern Closed after claiming the N.C. State Tar Heel Qualifier On June 7. The 2009 All-Mountain West Conference singles and doubles selection led the Horned Frogs with a 17-6 singles record during the spring for a combined clip of 27-7 overall. (Gofrogs.com)
Ackley Honored As Howser Finalist Jun 16, 2009
He leads the NCAA World Series-competing Tar Heels with a. 412 average, has started all 63 games for the 47-16 squad, is 103-for-250 at the plate, has scored 73 runs, along with 17 doubles, four triples, a team-leading 22 homers, 70 RBIs, slugging percentage of. (Tarheelblue.com)
Rebels Announce 2009 Slate Jun 5, 2009
The Rebels will stay in the Tar Heel State to take on ACC power Duke on Sept. 5. UNLV then returns home to play a mid-week contest against the Big 10's Ohio State (Sept. (Unlvrebels.com)
Ackley Selected Golden Spikes Finalist Jun 3, 2009
In 2009 received first-team Louisville Slugger All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball, becoming the first three-time All-America selection in Tar Heel baseball history. The 2009 ACC Player of the Year, Ackley leads the conference in hits (101), home runs (21), and batting. (Tarheelblue.com)
Carolina Looks To Spring Upset On Top-Ranked Virginia Apr 2, 2009
Sophomore Ryan Flanagan leads all Tar Heel defensemen this year in ground balls with 34 ... Tar Heels Reward Breschi With 100th Career Coaching Victory ... UNC Heads To Big City Classic: The University of North Carolina men's lacrosse team will return to game action for the first time in seven days Saturday as the No. 10-ranked Tar Heels look to build on the momentum of an overtime win over Johns Hopkins when they play in the inaugural Big City Classic in East Rutherford, N.J. Hosted by Inside... (Tarheelblue.com)
Carolina Hosts No. 6 Blue Jays Saturday Mar 27, 2009
Sean Delaney's 21 goals are the second highest total on the Tar Heel team in 2009 ... Tar Heels Host Blue Jays In Regular Season Finale: The University of North Carolina men's lacrosse team will return to game action for the first time in seven days Saturday as the No. 12-ranked Tar Heels look to stop a two-match losing streak when playing host to the No. 6-ranked Johns Hopkins Blue Jays ... Carolina will be seeking to bounce back from an 8-7 loss at Maryland last Saturday while the Blue Jays,... (Tarheelblue.com)
Can Virginia Tech beat Alabama? Is Georgia Tech just getting started? Mar 24, 2009
What we know: If T.J. Yates can go the distance, the Tar Heel offense will be pretty good ... The Tar Heels finished 11th in the ACC in total defense last season (365 ... For a while last season the Tar Heels had the best receiving duo in the ACC in Hakeem Nicks (who led the ACC in receiving with 1,222 yards) and Brandon Tate, the ACCs all-purpose yardage leader who suffered a career-ending knee injury in the middle of last season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UNC Travels To Maryland For ACC Tilt Mar 20, 2009
Tar Heels Head To College Park To Meet Terrapins: The University of North Carolina men's lacrosse team will return to game action for the first time in seven days Saturday as the No. 11-ranked Tar Heels travel to College Park, Md ... The Tar Heels enter the game with a record of 7-2 overall and 0-1 in the ACC. Maryland is 5-2 overall and 1-0 in the ACC after beating Duke 11-8 earlier this season ... In this week's Inside Lacrosse/Nike media poll, the Tar Heels are ranked in 11th place while the... (Tarheelblue.com)
Carolina Opens ACC Play Saturday Versus Duke Mar 14, 2009
Tar Heels Host Duke Saturday On ESPNU: The University of North Carolina men's lacrosse team will play its third game in six days Saturday when the No. 6-ranked Tar Heels will meet No. 9-ranked Duke at 2 p.m. at Kenan Stadium ... The Tar Heels enter the game with a record of 7-1 ... Duke has won three in a row and is 5-2 overall and 0-1 in the ACC. This Saturday's game will be the ACC opener for the Tar Heels. (Tarheelblue.com)
Two Tar Heel Alumni Compete For Spots On World Games Team Mar 7, 2009
University of North Carolina Tar Heels Official Athletic Site ... Michael Jarvis helped a Tar Heel defense that caused 28 turnovers and 11 failed clears ... Tar Heel Men's Lacrosse Team Remains Unbeaten With 14-6 Win Over Lehigh Carolina defense limits fifth straight opponent to single digits in goals scored. (Tarheelblue.com)
Tar Heels Travel To Play Unbeaten Notre Dame Sunday Mar 7, 2009
University of North Carolina Tar Heels Official Athletic Site ... Two Tar Heel Alumni Compete For Spots On World Games Team ... UNC MEN'S LACROSSE AT A GLANCE TAR HEELS TRAVEL TO SOUTH BEND TO FACE NO. 7 NOTRE DAME AT YOUR FINGERTIPS QUICK STYLE GAME NOTES. (Tarheelblue.com)
Tar Heel Trio Named To NFHCA Academic Squad Mar 3, 2009
University of North Carolina Tar Heels Official Athletic Site ... All three Tar Heels were honored for the second year in a row. (Tarheelblue.com)
Tar Heel Men's Lacrosse Team Remains Unbeaten With 14-6 Win Over Lehigh Mar 1, 2009
University of North Carolina Tar Heels Official Athletic Site ... Freshman Thomas Wood had a goal and two assists as the Tar Heels took down Lehigh 14-6 ... Senior attackman and junior midfielder led the Tar Heels with four goals each. (Tarheelblue.com)
Patriot League Softball Weekly Release 2.25.09 Feb 26, 2009
Bucknell, which has played in North Carolina twice this season, will return for another dose of the Tar Heel State this weekend. The Bison will play in the Elon Tournament starting Saturday. (Patriotleague.com)
Vitale: NBA mentality regarding coaches creeping onto campus Feb 17, 2009
Also, Zeller suffered a broken hand early in the season and the Tar Heels also lost a defensive stopper in Marcus Ginyard who suffered a foot injury that has him shut down for the entire season. These injuries changed the complexion of this Tar Heel team as Ginyard would have been their defensive stopper on the perimeter and Zeller would have provided points off the bench ... Think about how tough it would have been for teams to compete with the Tar Heels. (USA Today -- Sports)
Monday's UNC Links Feb 9, 2009
Subscribe today to the , our glossy monthly publication covering Tar Heel sports. Free Email Newsletter. (InsideCarolina.com)
Marshall Has 22 Letters of Intent Wednesday Feb 8, 2009
A fellow Tar Heel State standout is , an All-North Carolina, 6-foot-2 kicker from North Gaston High School. He is expected to be a walk-on this August for MU pre-season practice, with a chance to earn a scholarship down the road. (Goherd.com)
