Class of 2006: Last Bunting Bunch Hot/Cold

Posted Oct 22, 2009
Kendric Burney was sorry to see John Bunting go, but he and the other class members were excited by the possibility of playing for Butch Davis, a successful college coach at Miami before jumping to the NFL. “Luckily, it was only a year under Bunting,” Burney said. “We didn’t get attached to that coaching staff as we would have” The class produced one certified superstar in wide receiver Hakeem Nicks. (ACC Sports Journal)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast - Transfer Portal Closed, What's Next for UNC?
With the transfer portal closed for college football, what's next for UNC football recruiting as the coaching staff continues to fill roster spots? Inside Carolina's...
Tue Apr 29, 2025

UNC Athletics Gathers To Celebrate 2025 RAMMYs
Following a year of excellence in athletics and in the classroom, UNC student-athletes dressed to impress and came together to celebrate championships and outstanding feats...
Tue Apr 29, 2025

5 Things to Know About New Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Sam Howell
Sam Howell holds a number of UNC records, including career passing yards (10,283) and touchdowns (92), the single-season mark for passing TDs (38) and single-game...
Tue Apr 29, 2025

Omarion Hampton Elated For 'Dream Come True' With LA Chargers
Former UNC running back Omarion Hampton held his introductory press conference Friday after being drafted 22nd overall by the Los Angeles Chargers. He was the...
Mon Apr 28, 2025