Everett Withers, Tar Heels try to make the best of a bad situation

Posted Jul 30, 2011
Everett Withers always figured he’d be a college football head coach someday. Just not like this. But since somebody had to step in and fill the void left at North Carolina by the abrupt firing of Butch Davis just a week before the start of fall camp, the long-time assistant figured that now was as good a time as any to make the move. (Wilmington Star News)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Who could North Carolina hire to replace Mack Brown?
With North Carolina making the decision to move on from Mack Brown, the question of what’s next comes naturally. Brown, 73, is UNC’s all-time leader...
Thu Nov 28, 2024

Former UNC and NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving
You may recognize Tre Boston for his skills as a North Carolina Tar Heels or Carolina Panthers safety. In his hometown of Fort Myers, however,...
Thu Nov 28, 2024

Geoff Collins on NC State, Laying the Groundwork, and Defensive Improvement
UNC Defensive Coordinator Geoff Collins spoke to the media this week as the Tar Heels prepare for the regular season-finale against NC State. Another athletic...
Thu Nov 28, 2024

Greg Barnes: A Difficult Goodbye For Mack Brown
An ideal ending for a Hall of Fame head coach who first built his career in Chapel Hill then cycled back once more for a...
Thu Nov 28, 2024