University of North Carolina Athletics
Carolina Rundown: September 10
September 10, 2014 | General
Don't miss this week's issue of CAROLINA, the official magazine of Tar Heel athletics.
Football
Quinshad Davis and the receivers have a special bond...A bowl projection with Carolina playing in Annapolis...But Brett McMurphy's projection has a much more appealing Carolina-South Carolina matchup...This College Gameday piece on the journey of the walk-on is terrific...Good look inside Tim Scott's game-sealing interception against San Diego State:
Player quotes from after Tuesday's practice, including T.J. Thorpe possibly being on the way back:
Basketball
Kennedy Meeks listed among the nation's sophomores most likely to break out, with mention of possibly averaging a double-double...Athlon ranks the ACC coaches, with some dubious results.
Olympic sports
The women's basketball schedule is out...Field hockey is now on top of the national polls...Chaniel Nelson, who is featured in this week's digital magazine, is a Senior CLASS candidate...Jamie Loeb could be in the main draw of the US Open next year...Charlotte Craddock is the ACC field hockey player of the week...Seems like Carolina's first-year letterwinners across all sports appreciated a recent ceremony honoring them. There's more info on that event here:
Today's games
None.
Tar Heels in the NFL
Catching up with Dwight Hollier about his Carolina experience...Tough news for Darian Durant, who will miss the rest of the season due to an elbow injury...Denver is catching on to the incredible story of Sylvester Williams...
Tar Heels in MLB
Kyle Seager has already reached career highs in homers and RBI...Andrew Miller struck out the only two batters he faced...Michael Morin pitched a hitless inning...
Long read
Somehow had not heard at all about the story of Devon Still, which is unfolding with the Cincinnati Bengals. It sounds like the Bengals have been terrific in a week when it's nice to hear some positive NFL news.
