ACC Kickoff: UNC defense expands, takes on bigger role under DC Papuchis

July 14, 2017 David Kehrli

David Kehrli, Correspondent CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When Gene Chizik resigned from his position as defensive coordinator in February, the UNC Tar Heels immediately promoted former linebackers coach John Papuchis to the same role. What would […]

Duke’s Daniel Jones rises to top tier of ACC quarterbacks

July 14, 2017 David Kehrli

David Kehrli, Correspondent CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Blue Devils head coach David Cutcliffe has molded and mentored numerous great quarterbacks in his more than three decades as a football coach. Just a redshirt sophomore, coming […]

Hurricanes agree to terms with 2017 1st-round pick Martin Necas

July 14, 2017 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Friday that the team had agreed to terms with 2017 first-round pick Martin Necas on a three-year, entry-level contract (ELC). The deal will pay Necas $832,500 at […]

ACC Kickoff: Chubb confident in Pack’s defensive line

July 14, 2017 David Kehrli

David Kehrli, Correspondent CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After enduring many heartbreaks and letdowns, N.C. State fans have historically been cautious when the Wolfpack enters a season with high expectations. Senior defensive end Bradley Chubb embraces those […]

Samuels, other Wolfpack playmakers look to fill Dayes’ void

July 14, 2017 Daniel Lacy

Daniel Lacy, Correspondent CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After Matt Dayes graduated at the conclusion of last season, a lot is riding on the N.C. State Wolfpack football team to replace the workhorse running back who garnered […]

Commissioner’s address, rules changes highlight Day 1 of ACC Kickoff

July 13, 2017 David Kehrli

David Kehrli, Correspondent CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The ACC Kickoff began Thursday, with a slew of press conferences and media availabilities for coaches and athletes of each Atlantic Division school. The event started and ended with […]

Carolina Hurricanes sign defenseman Jaccob Slavin to 7-year extension

July 13, 2017 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Wednesday that the team had agreed to terms with defenseman Jaccob Slavin on a seven-year contract extension. The contract will begin during the 2018-19 season and carries […]

A look back at a busy NHL Free Agency weekend for the Carolina Hurricanes

July 5, 2017 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – There are varying opinions on how much the Carolina Hurricanes roster was enhanced once the National Hockey League (NHL) Free Agency signing period began last Saturday. Though some remain cautiously optimistic, others […]