N.C. State seems to have the ship righted again after the Wolfpack’s big win over UNC last weekend, while Duke has no margin of error left if the Blue Devils are to earn their first bowl bid since 1994. Photo courtesy NCSU athletics State coach Tom O’Brien The Wolfpack (5-4, 2-3 ACC) will visit Boston […]
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Slow-starting Tar Heels run away in exhibition
CARMICHAEL ARENA/CHAPEL HILL UNC plays its only exhibition game of the season tonight against Coach Sylvia Hatchell’s alma mater, Division II Carson-Newman of the South Atlantic Conference. Photo courtesy UNC athletics UNC center Chay Shegog The No. 20 Tar Heels have some big shoes to fill, with three senior starters who were akin to institutions […]
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State’s stifling defense extends streak over UNC to five
CARTER-FINLEY STADIUM/RALEIGH It’s the annual biggest football game in the Triangle, and both teams come in after a nasty war of words. Photo courtesy NCSU athletics State LB Terrell Manning On Wednesday UNC’s interim coach Everett Withers talked about how the academics at the Chapel Hill campus are better than those at N.C. State and […]
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Fireworks fly before Tar Heels visit Wolfpack
It’s the annual weekend of the biggest football game in the Triangle, as UNC (6-3, 2-3 ACC) visits N.C. State (4-4, 1-3) at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday at 12:30. File photo by Al DragoN.C. State coach Tom O’Brien in a recent game against Central Michigan. The contest will be the 101st in the history of […]
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Williams hits 21 as Duke drubs Pfeiffer in first exhibition
CAMERON INDOOR STADIUM/DURHAM Duke opens exhibition play against Division II Pfeiffer of Conference Carolinas, and fortunately for the competition they won’t be using the experimental 10-second backcourt rule. Photo courtesy Duke athletics Duke center Elizabeth Williams The Blue Devils, who went 32-4 last season in their second straight ACC title campaign, are ranked No. 8 […]
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Duke comes frustratingly close to Hokies in another home loss
Photo by Kristin RuffeVirginia Tech tight end Eric Martin celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown on Logan Thomas’ 2-yard pass. WALLACE WADE STADIUM/DURHAM Duke’s chances for going to a bowl this season have gotten a lot less likely over the past couple of weeks, but today the Blue Devils get an opportunity for […]
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Tar Heels could earn bowl spot while Duke, State look for big upsets
File photo by Al DragoDuke running back Desmond Scott runs the ball against Florida State earlier this season. Somebody from North Carolina is going to earn a bowl bid on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. Resurgent Wake Forest (5-2, 4-1 ACC) will take on resilient UNC (5-3, 1-3) at 3:30 p.m. And while a win would […]
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Liston, Peters lead the charge in Duke Blue/White contest
CAMERON INDOOR STADIUM/DURHAM Duke unveils its 2011-12 women’s basketball team today with the annual Blue/White game. Photo courtesy Duke athletics Duke wing Tricia Liston And the Blue Devils, who went 32-4 last season, will unveil the nation’s top recruiting class today. The 6-3 center Elizabeth Williams was the biggest prize along with 6-4 forward Amber […]
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Blue Devils come up just short against Deacons – again
WALLACE WADE STADIUM/DURHAM Duke is home for the second game in its three-week “homestand,” and faces a must-win situation today. Photo courtesy Duke athletics Duke QB Anthony Boone The Blue Devils (3-3, 1-1 ACC) have improved from non-existent to competitive in David Cutcliffe’s fourth season at the helm, and have won three of their first […]
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Duke the only one at home in underdog day for ACC’s Triangle
File photo by Al DragoDuke running back Desmond Scott looks for an open hole last week against Florida State. Saturday will be a really important day for the Triangle’s three ACC football teams, and none of them will be favored. UNC (5-2, 1-2 ACC) will visit surprising No. 8 Clemson (7-0, 4-0) at Death Valley […]
