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Meet The Director

By Rachel Carter | August 24

Dec. 11, 2000, North Carolina faithful finally met the man charged with resurrecting its fallen football program. The faithful knew UNC used to be something. ...

Peppers Not Alone on Line

By James Giza | August 24

A nickname exists that could suit North Carolina's defensive line very well, although it might not put the fear of God into any opposing offenses this ...

Clemson Needs to Overcome Crucial Losses

August 24

Clemson coach Tommy Bowden is heavily involved in his team's offensive play-calling, but he might focus more of his attention on defense this ...

Depth Questionable at LB

By Rachel Carter | August 24

Thirty years ago, North Carolina had an intense linebacker who once made 20 tackles in a game against Notre Dame. The Irish aren't on UNC's schedule ...

Bells Ring in Another Year of UNC Doubts

By Mike Ogle | August 24

North Carolina's players might want to consider wearing wedding veils instead of helmets this season. They have everything a bride needs -- plenty of ...

Tight Ends Focus On Better Blocking

By James Giza | August 24

Last season, the North Carolina football team talked about throwing to its tight ends more frequently, and the plan never really came to fruition. Chances ...

Questions Exist in Backfield

August 24

A great uncertainty exists within the North Carolina running back corps. Four legitimate candidates -- all of whom have played other positions -- vie ...

Amato, State Weather Change in Year 2

By Ian Gordon | August 24

A revamped Carter-Finley Stadium awaits the arrival of N.C. State fans on Sept. 6, when the Wolfpack start the season at home against Indiana. But State ...

Receiving Depth Not a Problem

By Ben DeSantis | August 24

Two days before fall practice began, North Carolina sophomore tailback Brandon Russell was told he would be lining up for the 2001 season a little wider ...

Field Hockey Schedule

By Staff Editor | August 23

Date Opponent Time Sat., Aug. 25 Connecticut* 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 1 Penn State 1 p.m. Sun., Sept. 2 Virginia Commonwealth 1 p.m. Sat. ...

`Frosh' Faces Help Tar Heels

By Brad Broders | August 23

A talented group of UNC freshmen join a senior cast in an effort to return the Tar Heels to the Final Four. Their high school r

UNC Soccer Kicks Off Against Cornhuskers

By Sports Briefs | August 22

The top-ranked North Carolina women's soccer team will open their 2001 season Friday when UNC plays host to No. 5 Nebraska in an exhibition game at Fetzer ...

Cross Country Team Releases 2001 Schedule

By Sports Briefs | August 22

North Carolina cross country coach Michael Whittlesey announced the 2001 schedule Tuesday. The Tar Heels will compete in eight meets this season, including ...

Quinn Sets 2 Records At U.S. Championships

By Sports Brief | August 21

North Carolina junior Sean Quinn set two school records last week at the United States Swimming Senior National Championships. Quinn broke the Tar ...

Tar Heels Gain Experience in Summer Ball

August 21

Last year's North Carolina baseball team was young and inexperienced. Now they're a little bit older and thanks to the 2000 season and the Coastal Plain ...

UNC Women's Soccer Picked Top ACC Team

By Sports Brief | August 21

The 2000 national champion North Carolina was selected as the preseason favorite for the 2001 ACC Women's Soccer season in a poll by the eight league ...

Former Cav Tennis Player Takes Helm of UNC Team

By Brad Broders | August 21

Assistant Sports EditorHer office may not be fully unpacked, but new North Carolina women's tennis coach Jen Callen is entirely ready to help ...

Dorrance Trial at Standstill

By Ian Gordon | August 21

Nearly three years after former North Carolina women's soccer players Debbie Keller and Melissa Jennings first filed a $12 million sexual ...

Johnson Wins Wimbledon

August 21

Don Johnson, a former North Carolina tennis player and current volunteer assistant coach, paired with Jared Palmer to win Wimbledon's men's doubles July ...

2 Tar Heels Candidates For Hermann Trophy

By Sports Brief | August 21

The Hermann Foundation and TEAMtalk, Inc., have announced the 13 men and 13 women candidates for the 2001 Hermann Trophy, college soccer's oldest ...