As expected, Sam Howell will skip his senior season at North Carolina and enter the 2022 NFL draft. The greatest quarterback in program history made the announcement in a video posted on his Instagram and Twitter pages Saturday afternoon.More
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After lofty preseason expectations, UNC finishes with a losing season, another disappointing loss
By R.L. Bynum CHARLOTTE — A North Carolina season that began with so much anticipation and lofty expectations ended with yet another disappointment and a losing season that Tar Heels fans couldn’t have imagined last summer. As with many games this season, defensive woes were the big culprit Thursday as the Tar Heels finished 6–7…More
Tar Heels in NFL: Carter has best NFL day in Jets win; Stewart has 9 tackles in Browns loss; Quinn gets 17th sack in Bears win
By R.L. Bynum Michael Carter eluded tacklers on many plays Sunday and showed the dynamic running ability that Tar Heels fans enjoyed for four seasons. The rookie ran for a season-high 118 yards on 16 carries in the New York Jets’ 26–21 home victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars to snap a two-game losing streak. Carter…More
Tar Heels in NFL: Williams runs for 72; Quinn, Stewart have big Monday games; Newsome makes NFL debut
By R.L. Bynum Javonte Williams continues to be productive with the chances Denver is giving him as he split carries with starter Melvin Gordon III in the Broncos’ backfield but got more offensive snaps. Both had 15 carries in Denver’s 15–10 home loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but Williams ran for 72 yards compared to…More
Howell’s bowl participation confirmed but no official word yet on plans after that; Brooks returning
By R.L. Bynum While making the good news for Carolina fans official and confirming that Sam Howell will play in the Tar Heels’ bowl game, Coach Mack Brown left open a possibility that is probably unlikely — a senior season for the record-breaking quarterback. The Duke’s Mayo Bowl game against South Carolina at 11:30 a.m.…More
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