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Women’s soccer downed twice; men's squad avenge Boston College loss

October 26

Two seasons, 1982 and 2000, mark the only years where the North Carolina women’s soccer team lost two straight games. Sunday, the 2009 season was added ...

Deunta Williams and the UNC secondary gave up 395 yards to FSU. DTH/Will Cooper

Football: FSU quarterback Ponder rips apart UNC secondary

By Powell Latimer | October 26

Twelve seconds.That’s all Florida State needed to march 98 yards on the ACC’s top-ranked pass defense Thursday night.Pinned against their own 2-yard ...

North Carolina took a commanding 24-6 lead but allowed the Seminoles to come back in a 30-27 loss. DTH/Andrew Dye

Football: UNC falls with chance in spotlight

By Mike Ehrlich | October 26

It took years of planning to bring football to Chapel Hill on Thursday night, and for a while, it was exactly the showcase North Carolina had arranged.Picturesque ...

SportSaturday for Oct. 22

By SportSaturday Staff | October 23

Da’Norris Searcy (21) has taken on a larger role for UNC’s defense. He wears No 21 to honor his grandmother. DTH File/Andrew Dye

Searcy’s play a testament to grandmother’s life

By Anna Kim | October 23

Virginia Searcy is the reason for the No. 21 across Da’Norris Searcy’s back and a cross tattooed on his right arm. “She was a real inspiration to ...

For Davis, struggles all too familiar

By Mark Thompson | October 23

History repeats itself.There, I said it. I know it’s cliché, but doesn’t the fact that the phrase is abused more than Cubs fans enhance its credibility? ...

T.J. Yates and the UNC offense has struggled to complete deep passes this season. DTH File/Andrew Dye

Big plays eluding Tar Heels

By David Reynolds | October 23

North Carolina’s 42-12 blowout win against Georgia Southern almost two weeks ago served as a pacifier for most of what ailed its offense.UNC’s ground ...

LB Quan Sturdivant and the UNC defense are one of the fastest units in the country. DTH File/Andrew Dye

Defense controls blazing speed with technique

By Mark Thompson | October 23

North Carolina’s defensive makeup is full of fast, quick, powerful players — and they aren’t afraid to say it.“We’re looking for very explosive ...

Out of bounds: Valentine sweetheart challenges D-lineman

By Anna Kim | October 23

Cornerback Kendric Burney has never failed to provide personality on the field. Anna Kim set out to find out what he’s like off of it.Anna Kim: What’s ...

Ponder poised to shred stingy secondary

By David Reynolds | October 23

Florida State’s football program may be in turmoil after its lousy 2-4 start, but don’t blame QB Christian Ponder.The junior signal-caller just might ...

Historic night a meeting of strengths, weaknesses

By Mark Thompson | October 23

TV/Radio: TV coverage will be on ESPN. Radio coverage will be provided by WCHL 1360 AM and WRDU 106.1. It’s Thursday Night Football in Chapel Hill. ...

Podcast: Back at the Desk Episode 6

By Powell Latimer | October 22

Powell and David give their predictions for today's football game against FSU.

UNC junior Johnny White (34) and the Tar Heel defense face a tall order in Florida State’s Christian Ponder. DTH File/Phong Dinh

Ponder to test UNC defense

By Powell Latimer | October 21

In Thursday night’s matchup between North Carolina and Florida State, something’s got to give.North Carolina has the worst offense in the ACC, while ...

North Carolina takes on Florida State Thursday in the first Thursday night home football game in school history. DTH/Andrew Dye

Football: Spotlight on UNC brings high stakes

By Powell Latimer | October 21

When television cameras start rolling for North Carolina’s first Thursday night home game against Florida State, the University and the football program ...

The baseball team's incoming class got their first collegiate action during the fall World Series. DTH/Phong Dinh

Baseball: Fall World Series gives UNC look at newcomers

By Louie Horvath | October 20

The freshmen baseball players might be too scared to shower with the returning players this fall, but for Mike Fox, this year’s fall World Series was ...

Basketball preview 2009-2010: Out of the shadows

By Sports Desk | October 20

Deon Thompson (21) and North Carolina enter the season ranked in the top 10 despite losing four of five starters. DTH File Photo

Expectations still high for UNC

By Powell Latimer | October 20

In the weeks leading up to the start of the 2009-10 men’s basketball season, Roy Williams did a series of double takes.North Carolina’s head coach ...

Will Graves needs to add outside scoring as he is the main candidate to fill in for the departed Wayne Ellington. DTH File Photo

Will Graves refocuses after his suspension

By Anna Kim | October 20

Will Graves keeps his national championship ring within arm’s reach of his pillow. It also reminds him of the opportunity he allowed to slip through ...

Sophomore big man Tyler Zeller is looking to prove he is fully recovered his wrist injury. DTH File/Colleen Cook

After injuries, Zeller ready for larger role

By David Reynolds | October 20

Even six months removed from North Carolina’s final game of 2009, center Tyler Zeller is still having trouble adjusting to life without one of last ...

Out of the shadows

By Mike Ehrlich | October 20

North Carolina’s 2009 team left behind an NCAA title trophy, a retired jersey and an impressive legacy. The 2009-10 squad now gets to follow that ...