Tar Heels first up in ACC bowl lineup

Posted Dec 22, 2011
North Carolina's final football game under Everett Withers will double as the ACC's first postseason opportunity to put a positive end to a generally disappointing season. The Tar Heels will face Big 12 foe Missouri on Monday in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La. Before Wednesday's practice at Kenan Stadium, Withers and several of his players cited the team's defense as the primary key to getting the league off to a positive start. (Raleigh News & Observer)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Mel Kiper Jr. sees big potential in NFL for Omarion Hampton
Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates were in agreement that North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton was RB2 for the 2025 NFL Draft. However, they differentiated between...
Tue Apr 8, 2025

Former UNC Fullback Bobby Rome Named Head Football Coach At New FCS Program Chicago State
Chicago State is launching its football program to compete at the NCAA's FCS level, and now the program has its first leader. On Tuesday, the...
Tue Apr 8, 2025

UNC Football To Host Open Spring Practice April 12
Fans have the opportunity to watch the UNC football program "Practice Like a Pro" under new coach Bill Belichick Saturday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m...
Tue Apr 8, 2025

UNC Football Spending $12.5 Million in Salary on Bill Belichick’s Staff
UNC Football is spending nearly $12.5 million in salaries for assistant coaches, front-office department personnel, strength and conditioning coaches, and other support staff under new...
Mon Apr 7, 2025