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- SBI uncovers more evidence in UNC academic misconduct probe
Investigators are sorting through more documents in the state's probe of alleged academic fraud at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Mar 2, 2013McAdoo tells NY Times he was steered to AFAM
Former University of North Carolina football player Michael McAdoo is once again speaking out against the school, alleging that he and other athletes got special treatment.
Feb 7, 2013Judge extends seal on documents related to agent, UNC investigations
A North Carolina superior court judge on Thursday extended a seal on documents relating to Secretary of State Elaine Marshall's investigation of athletic agent activity, citing possible damage to what the state called an "ongoing investigation."
Jan 24, 2013External association wants details on UNC academic probe
A collegiate accrediting association has asked the University of North Carolina to share the results of internal and external investigations into alleged academic fraud, Chancellor Holden Thorp told the UNC Board of Trustees Wednesday.
Dec 15, 2012Martin: Athletics did not drive Af-Am grade changes
An internal investigation led by former Gov. Jim Martin into academic irregularities at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill revealed that any irregularities were concentrated in the Department of African and Afro-American Studies and dated to about 1994. Martin found no anomalies outside of that department and no specific link between the scandal and student athletes.
Dec 20, 2012Friendships, football led UNC players to violations
UNC football players traveled to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta and Washington, D.C., with friends and former players, trips they thought nothing of and trips that earned the University of North Carolina sanctions from the NCAA.
Oct 27, 2012UNC, media outlets settle case; Student-athlete interviews to be made public
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill agreed Thursday to a settlement ending more than two years of lawsuits filed by a coalition of media outlets, including WRAL News, that sought public records tied to an NCAA investigation into the football team. As a result, interviews that student-athletes gave to investigators must be released.
Oct 25, 2012Ex-fundraiser reimburses UNC for travel expenses
A former UNC-Chapel Hill administrator said Tuesday that he has reimbursed the school for more than $16,000 in personal expenses found during an audit of his travel and spending.
Oct 23, 2012Davis understands why UNC made him the fall guy
Former University of North Carolina head football coach Butch Davis sits down in a one-on-one exclusive with WRAL-TV sports anchor Jeff Gravley.
Oct 10, 2012NCAA says additional UNC sanctions a possibility
The NCAA has not ruled out additional sanctions against UNC should internal investigations that are currently ongoing uncover further improprieties, according to president Mark Emmert
Oct 2, 2012Judge: UNC must release more on NCAA probe
Information the University of North Carolina gathered for the NCAA about football players who got money, jewelry and other benefits is public record and should be released, according to a judge.
Sep 26, 2012Thorp to step down as UNC-CH chancellor
Holden Thorp will step down as chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill at the end of the 2012-13 school year, the university announced Monday.
Sep 17, 2012Lawyer: Former UNC player denied due process by university
In an effort to collect the difference between the NFL's minimum salary and a lucrative first-round draftee's contract, lawyers for former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football player Michael McAdoo argued on Thursday that his case was not handled properly by the university and the NCAA.
Sep 13, 2012Travel review prompts Hansbrough's mother to resign from UNC
A review of travel expenses by the former top fundraiser at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has led to a second resignation at the school.
Sep 13, 2012Thorp: UNC strengthening policies in wake of latest black eye
Chancellor Holden Thorp said Tuesday that the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is working to upgrade its internal processes so that issues such as one that led to an administrator's resignation don't crop up again.
Sep 12, 2012Lawyers: UNC player not complicit in academic fraud
The latest twist in the case of a former football player seeking damages from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill again points the finger at irregularities in the Department of African and Afro-American Studies.
Sep 11, 2012UNC vice chancellor resigns amid probe into travel expenses
A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill vice chancellor resigned Monday amid an internal investigation into his travel expenses.
Sep 11, 2012UNC-CH outlines AFAM reform, explains transcript release
Following intense scrutiny over the last year, the African and Afro-American Studies Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has reformed practices, policies and procedures and will even get a new name.
Aug 30, 2012Panel investigating UNC academics meets this week
A panel investigating possible academic fraud at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will meet Wednesday and Thursday of this week, and for the first time since UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp announced that former North Carolina Gov. Jim Martin will lead an inquiry into academic irregularities within the university's African and Afro-American studies department.
Aug 29, 2012Davis' phone records to be released
A judge has ordered former University of North Carolina football coach Butch Davis to hand over records of calls made on his personal cellphone related to his job duties.
Aug 23, 2012UNC academic support director reassigned
The latest move in the effort by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to redefine the relationship between academics and athletics is the reassignment of Robert Mercer, former director of the Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes.
Aug 22, 2012Peppers donates $250,000 to UNC scholarship fund
Former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football star Julius Peppers has donated $250,000 to the Light on the Hill Society Scholarship fund that supports African-American students.
Aug 20, 2012Peppers confirms online transcript, denies fraud
In a statement released Saturday, former University of North Carolina student-athlete Julius Peppers acknowledged that a transcript posted to the UNC-CH website last week was his, but he denies any fraudulent grades or courses.
Aug 18, 2012Martin: 'We will go where the evidence takes us'
Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Martin used the words "academic investigator" Friday when describing his role in digging deeper into the improprieties within the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill African and Afro-American Studies Department.
Aug 17, 2012Former governor to dig deeper into UNC academics
Leaders at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill have asked former Gov. Jim Martin to lead an investigation into academic improprieties at the school.
Aug 16, 2012Williams reiterates: Academic scandal doesn't reach basketball
Roy Williams responded Wednesday to questions about the recent academic investigation at the university.
Aug 15, 2012Online transcript could bring feds down on UNC
A transcript posted on the UNC-CH website has been widely speculated to be that of former football player Julius Peppers. If genuine, the transcript may violate federal law.
Aug 14, 2012Apparent Peppers transcript being reviewed by UNC
North Carolina is investigating how what appears to be a transcript for former football star Julius Peppers surfaced on the university's website.
Aug 14, 2012Judge allows Davis' protective order for phone records
NC Superior Court ruled protective order that would prevent the release of phone records from former UNC head football coach Butch Davis' personal cell phone.
Aug 9, 2012UNC profs: Af-Am courses exceeded norm
WRAL News investigated data about independent study courses offered by the UNC Department of African and Afro-American Studies and found additional red flags -- lots of athletes enrolled in classes with the potential for earning twice the credit offered by other departments for similar work.
Aug 7, 2012Faculty report: Advisers pointed UNC athletes to Af-Am Department
In a report released Thursday, a faculty subcommittee at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that Tar Heel athletes told interviewers that they were directed to classes in the African and Afro-American Studies Department by staffers in the Academic Support Program for Student Athletes.
Jul 27, 2012Nicks played ineligible, will have records vacated
Former UNC wide receiver Hakeem Nicks was ruled academically ineligible in the 2008 season due to impermissible academic help and will have an asterisk placed next to his records.
Jul 22, 2012UNC announces restructured administrative sports staff
University of North Carolina director of athletics Bubba Cunningham has initiated a restructuring of the administrative staff, the centerpiece of which is an expansion of the management of the Tar Heels' 28 varsity sports.
Jul 19, 2012Hearing on UNC public records release yields no decision
After nearly two hours of arguments, the decision by North Carolina Superior Court Judge Howard Manning on the release of public records by the University of North Carolina was that there will not be a decision Thursday.
Jul 19, 2012UNC adds two to sports compliance staff
University of North Carolina director of athletics Bubba Cunningham announced the hiring of two new staff members - Senior Associate Athletic Director Vince Ille and Associate Athletic Director Paul Pogge, Wednesday.
Jul 18, 2012Davis files for protective order on 216 records
Former UNC head football coach Butch Davis' attorney filed for a protective order and is seeking to quash a subpoena of his personal cell phone records, according to a brief released Tuesday.
Jul 17, 2012UNC legal fees exceed $467K during NCAA investigation
Legal fees for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during the course of an NCAA investigation into the football program totaled nearly half a million dollars, according to the school Friday.
Jul 13, 2012Records show high legal bills for UNC during scandal
The University of North Carolina spent nearly $67,000 in legal services and fees in a three month span in 2010 while dealing with the fallout of NCAA violations and an academic scandal according to a 208-page release Wednesday.
Jul 12, 2012UNC, NCAA file to dismiss appeal by McAdoo
The University of North Carolina, Chancellor Holden Thorp and the NCAA filed a response to dismiss an appeal by former football player Michael McAdoo that seeks damages after he was ruled ineligible.
Jul 9, 2012Baddour: Stability in UNC athletics needed
Talking with Mark and Mike on 620 AM The Buzz Tuesday, Athletics Director Emeritus Dick Baddour said that resolve is necessary in the athletics department, but uncertainty still persists.
Jun 12, 2012UNC's academic reputation continues taking hits
Two years after allegations of academic misconduct involving the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football program surfaced, the school is still struggling to keep its academic reputation from being tarnished.
Jun 12, 2012UNC asks professor to repay $12K for course
UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Holden Thorp told trustees Friday that Julius Nyang'oro was asked to repay $12,000 for teaching a course inappropriately.
Jun 11, 2012No decision Monday on UNC academic scandal
Orange County District Attorney Jim Woodall has said he expects to know by the end of the month whether former University of North Carolina employees will face criminal charges for their role in an academic scandal at the Chapel Hill campus.
Feb 25, 2013Prof 'sickened' by UNC academic scandal
A history professor is calling for a complete review of how athletics and academics intersect at UNC -- from recruiting to graduation.
May 10, 2012Former UNC football player faces gun charge in Kinston
Christopher Hawkins, who played football at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and was implicated in the NCAA scandal that rocked the program, was arrested Wednesday in Lenoir County for discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling.
May 9, 2012UNC report reveals widespread problems in Afro-Studies department
A nine-month internal investigation into the Department of African and Afro-American Studies at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill revealed unauthorized grades, forged signatures and other irregularities.
May 5, 2012UNC hit with one-year postseason ban, reduction of scholarships
The NCAA Committee on Infractions has decided on a one-year postseason ban, three years probation and a reduction of 15 scholarships over three years for UNC following multiple violation within their football program.
Mar 12, 2012Panel discusses broken system in college athletics
A panel gathered at UNC Tuesday to discuss college athletics and the university's academic mission with student-athletes.
Feb 29, 2012UNC faculty releases statement of principles for athletics
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill released a statement Friday on behalf of an informal group of faculty members who have been discussing the future of athletics at UNC.
Feb 17, 2012Quinn named in second lawsuit by former agent
Former North Carolina football player Robert Quinn is being sued by his former agent Carl Carey, who expanded on a similar suit filed in July that sought damages from Quinn for breach of contract
Jan 10, 2012UNC names Fedora head football coach
UNC will hold a 1 p.m. news conference Friday in the Concourse Club at the Loudermilk Center to introduce Larry Fedora. The event is open to the public and can be seen live on WRALSportsFan.com.
Dec 9, 2011McAdoo lawsuit against UNC, NCAA dismissed
Former UNC football player Michael McAdoo's lawsuit against the university and the NCAA ended Monday as Judge Orlando Hudson dismissed the case.
Nov 14, 2011UNC, NCAA have 'cordial' meeting on allegations
After eight hours of meeting, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill representatives felt like they had said all they could say to the NCAA Committee on Infractions about the nine alleged NCAA violations that investigators found in the Tar Heel football program.
Oct 28, 2011UNC officials in closed door hearing with NCAA
The group of people representing the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were steady and quiet as they entered the meeting room in Indianapolis Friday to face the NCAA Committee on Infractions.
Oct 28, 2011UNC, Blake set for closed door hearing with NCAA
When the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill goes before the NCAA Committee on Infractions Friday morning, the doors will be closed. No media, no public and no set schedule.
Oct 28, 2011NC leaders: NCAA is a broken system that nobody wants to change
Several North Carolina leaders agreed that the current NCAA model does not benefit the student-athlete and that no one is in a hurry to change it.
Oct 27, 2011UNC working to improve Honor Court system
With the investigation into the football program in the final stages, UNC is taking a hard look at its honor system and is in the process of reviewing how it handles cheating.
Oct 26, 2011UNC asked to demand NCAA hearing be public
A group of Triangle-area media outlets asked the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tuesday to demand that Friday's meeting with the NCAA Committee on Infractions be open to the press and public.
Oct 25, 2011Email search brought "academic concerns" to light at UNC
An officer with the UNC compliance department laid out how the "academic concerns" came to light in a deposition that is part of the media lawsuit against the university.
Oct 19, 2011Davis resists subpoena for personal cell phone records
The attorney representing former North Carolina head football coach Butch Davis responded to the subpoena requesting Davis' phone records and bills in relation to the NCAA investigation into the UNC football program.
Oct 19, 2011Tar Heel fans look to Cunningham to restore reputation
For some, just hiring an athletic director - any athletic director - is another step forward in UNC's recovery from a lengthy NCAA investigation which began in the summer of 2010.
Oct 14, 2011Cunningham emphasizes integrity, academics
A 13-person search committee met for 27 1/2 hours over 67 days to select the new athletic director for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. They had 60 applicants, interviewed 13 and submitted three names. In the end, Bubba Cunningham stood alone.
Oct 14, 2011UNC names Cunningham new athletic director
The University of North Carolina has named University of Tulsa athletic director Lawrence 'Bubba' Cunningham the new athletic director at UNC.
Oct 14, 2011UNC Board to hold emergency meeting
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees have called an emergency meeting via conference call Friday morning at 9 a.m. to discuss a "personnel matter."
Oct 14, 2011N.C. Secretary of State requests NCAA documents from UNC investigation
The North Carolina Secretary of State wants the NCAA to turn over records of interviews with University of North Carolina athletes and coaches and employees, including those with former assistant coach John Blake.
Oct 13, 2011UNC finalizing Athletic Director hire
The University of North Carolina is in the final stages of hiring Lawrence "Bubba" Cunningham as its new athletic director, ending a nearly seven-week search to replace Dick Baddour.
Oct 13, 2011UNC investigation tarnishes college sports ideal for some
A high school senior and a former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice agreed Wednesday that scandals have tarnished the ideal of college sports. Both spoke at the weekly luncheon of the Raleigh Sports Club.
Oct 12, 2011Davis' personal phone records subpoenaed
The law firm representing several triangle media companies filed a subpoena Tuesday for former University of North Carolina football coach Butch Davis' personal cell phone records.
Oct 12, 2011Search for new UNC AD 'very deep'
The search committee tasked to find a new athletic director at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sais they are "very deep into it" Monday.
Oct 10, 2011Former UNC chancellor: 'I would dismantle the NCAA'
"If I could be God, I would dismantle the NCAA. I think the time has come for federal intervention," former UNC Chancellor James Moeser said during an interview with WCHL radio.
Oct 7, 2011Former UNC safety speaks out about NCAA, social media
Former North Carolina football player Deunta Williams, who was involved in the NCAA and university investigation into the football program, talked about his experience Tuesday and said he was treated unfairly by the NCAA.
Sep 27, 2011UNC chairman: 'Lessons learned' in football scandal
Three days after UNC offered to punish itself for misdeeds by its football program, the school's Board of Trustees said Thursday that UNC would try to move forward with a new focus.
Sep 22, 2011UNC to phase out undergrads as tutors for athletes
UNC-Chapel Hill plans to stop having undergraduate students tutor its athletes, officials said Wednesday.
Sep 21, 2011UNC releases exhibits from NCAA response
The eighty exhibits run a total of 983 pages and consist of interview transcripts, school policies and handbooks, twitter pictures and emails among other items.
Sep 20, 2011UNC proposes vacated wins, fewer scholarships
The University of North Carolina released a 111-page response to the NCAA notice of allegations Monday suggesting they vacate wins from 2008-09 and lose nine scholarships.
Sep 20, 2011UNC to respond to NCAA football investigation
The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill will release its first formal response Monday to a yearlong investigation by the NCAA into allegations of a cheating scandal and improper benefits involving the football team.
Sep 19, 2011NCAA mum on return to UNC but timing sparks more questions
NCAA spokeswoman Stacey Osburn says the timing is not particularly unusual, but there has been new fallout since the NCAA informed UNC of allegations in June.
Sep 19, 2011McAdoo: 'We were all done wrong in this process'
The University of North Carolina is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former football player Michael McAdoo. McAdoo told 620 The Buzz that he did nothing wrong at UNC.
Sep 8, 2011UNC prof linked to football investigation resigns position
Prof. Julius Nyang'oro, chairman of the University of North Carolina Department of African and Afro-American Studies, resigned that position Thursday. It was an assignment for Nyang'oro's class that brought to light apparent plagiarism by Michael McAdoo, a former member of the UNC football team.
Sep 15, 2011UNC AD search committee will seek outside firm
Committee chairman Lowry Caudill said the firm they chose will be hired with private funds from UNC's athletic department and the Ram's Club.
Aug 26, 2011UNC fans, supporters question coaching change, seek answers
In the weeks since the unexpected firing of Butch Davis a week before the start of fall practice, many near the program are still asking 'why?' Now they are seeking answers.
Aug 16, 2011Austin is back in the game, with 'no regrets' from UNC days
Marvin Austin left the Bank of America Stadium field with an ear-to-ear grin. It was simply a preseason game between his New York Giants and the Carolina Panthers, but Austin was finally back playing football.
Aug 15, 2011UNC president, Board of Governors throw support behind Chancellor Thorp
The combination of academic fraud and the untimely firing of head football coach Butch Davis have put UNC-CH Chancellor Holden Thorp at the center of criticism from both the academic and athletic supporters of UNC.
Aug 12, 2011McAdoo ruled eligible for NFL supplemental draft
Former UNC defensive end Michael McAdoo, became the fifth player to be ruled eligible for the supplemental draft after filing his paperwork Thursday.
Aug 12, 2011UNC chancellor, Duke AD support reforms to NCAA rulebook
Dozens of university presidents are talking to the NCAA about how to fix a system many describe as simply broken. The conference, held in Indianapolis, includes UNC's Chancellor Holden Thorp and Duke's athletic director Kevin White.
Aug 10, 2011Rules, enforcement on Chancellor Thorp's agenda at retreat
NCAA President Mark Emmert addressed university representativesTuesday openining a two-day retreat to discuss the direction of the NCAA governing body.
Aug 9, 2011UNC names 12-person search committee for AD
Chancellor Holden Thorp has named a 12-man search committee to recommend candidates for the director of athletics position at the University of North Carolina being vacated by Dick Baddour.
Aug 8, 2011Duke AD White, UNC Chancellor Thorp to attend NCAA retreat
Mark Emmert, president of the NCAA, believes that "significant and strategic change is needed" in intercollegiate athletics at the Division I level.
Aug 9, 2011UNC self-reports violation after Thorp's comments
The University of North Carolina self-reported a violation following a statement made by Chancellor Holden Thorp in an interview with the N&O Thursday.
Aug 5, 2011Task force: UNC System must improve academic oversight of student-athletes
A report released Friday by the University of North Carolina Task Force on Athletics and Academics defined specific prohibited behaviors such as lying, cheating, plagiarism and bribery and outlined ethical standards for student-athletes across the UNC System.
Aug 5, 2011Donors, fans ahead of pace for funding Blue Zone at UNC
Any threatened or anticipated backlash against the firing of Butch Davis has not been evident as the five-year campaign to raise $70 million for the Student Athlete Center for Excellence is ahead of schedule
Aug 5, 2011UNC's Furr to transfer
InsideCarolina reports UNC junior running back Hunter Furr plans to transfer.
Aug 3, 2011UNC football promotes Sisa to safeties coach
North Carolina interim head football coach Everett Withers has filled his coaching staff with the promotion of Steve Sisa to safeties coach.
Aug 3, 2011UNC Honor Court system to be reviewed in light of player's plagiarized paper
Chancellor Holden Thorp has talked to some faculty members about forming a committee to review the student-run Honor Court system that was credibly dismissed in a recent hearing with former University of North Carolina football player Michael McAdoo and the NCAA.
Aug 4, 2011UNC athletics budget reveals narrow profit hopes for 2011-12
A generic breakdown of the University of North Carolina athletics department proposed budget for the 2011-12 year reveals an estimated $200,000 operating profit.
Aug 2, 2011Davis buyout puts financial strain on UNC athletic department
Because the exit of Butch Davis was deemed to be "without cause," he is entitled to a buyout package that guarantees him $933,500 and could net him as much as $2,703,500. The UNC athletics reserve fund sits at only $1 million.
Aug 1, 2011Withers prepared to put personal stamp on UNC football program
Everett Withers repeatedly referenced the need for a stronger relationship between the UNC football program and the academic life of players Friday in his first public comments as head coach.
Jul 29, 2011Everett Withers named interim head football coach at UNC
Everett Withers will take over as the interim head football coach for the University of North Carolina. Withers has served as the defensive coordinator at UNC for the past three seasons.
Jul 29, 2011Tar Heel fans question decision's timing
Wednesday's firing of head football coach Butch Davis was just the latest blow for Tar Heel fans who have endured more than a year of uncertainty while their team is under NCAA scrutiny. "At this point, I don't even know what to expect anymore," said University of North Carolina sophomore Ashley Whitfield.
Jul 28, 2011Davis could receive $2.7 million in buyout
University of North Carolina Chancellor Holden Thorp said Thursday that he could no longer support Butch Davis as the head football coach and is willing to pay what ever the cost to make a separation happen.
Jul 28, 2011UNC AD Baddour will step down
Dick Baddour, who has served as the athletic director for the University of North Carolina for the past 14 years, announced Thursday that he has asked that a search for his replacement begin.
Jul 29, 2011Davis out as UNC coach
After more than a year under the NCAA microscope, Butch Davis has been fired as the head football coach at the University of North Carolina.
Dec 13, 2011Former agent sues Quinn, may delay signing with Rams
Former North Carolina football player Robert Quinn is being sued by his former agent Carl Carey for breach of contract.
Jul 26, 2011Davis accepts responsibility, hopes to learn from 'challenging situation'
Speaking to the broader media for the first time since the NCAA issued their notice of allegations to the UNC football program, head coach Butch Davis refused to pass blame to anyone outside the program for the wrong doings.
Jul 25, 2011Leadership, accountability key in minds of Tar Heels
Leadership, accountability, pride and preparation were words and themes used by University of North Carolina player representatives at the 2011 ACC Football Kickoff in Pinehurst Sunday.
Jul 24, 2011UNC's Pittman named associate head football coach
University of North Carolina head coach Butch Davis announced today the promotion of Sam Pittman to associate head coach. Pittman came to Carolina as part of Davis' original coaching staff in 2007.
Jul 22, 2011Little clears air on tickets and cars, supports coach Davis
Former University of North Carolina wide receiver Greg Little spoke with WRAL Thursday night and addressed some of the accusations against him as a result of the NCAA investigation into the school's football program.
Jul 21, 2011Davis to release phone records, addresses allegations
Speaking publicly for the first time since the NCAA issued a notice of allegations against the University of North Carolina football program, head coach Butch Davis said that the school has handled the entire investigation exceptionally.
Jul 21, 2011Success of athletic programs preserving UNC's image
When questions surrounding the football program began to swirl, Athletic Director Dick Baddour says his goal was to preserve the image of the school and all of its athletic programs.
Jul 15, 2011Judge denies injunction for UNC's McAdoo
Judge Orlando Hudson needed just a little over two hours to come to his conclusion denying an injunction and thus preventing former UNC football player Michael McAdoo's return to the field.
Nov 14, 2011Austin blows up Twitter after McAdoo ruling
Marvin Austin shows his frustration after a judge ruled that Michael McAdoo would not be allowed to rejoin the UNC football program.
Jul 13, 2011Hearing moved up in former UNC player's lawsuit
A hearing on the lawsuit filed by former University of North Carolina football player Michael McAdoo against the school and NCAA will be held Wednesday afternoon in Durham.
Jul 12, 2011NCAA, former NC justice respond to McAdoo lawsuit
The NCAA Wednesday said they are aware of the lawsuit filed by former North Carolina football player Michael McAdoo against the school and NCAA.
Jul 6, 2011Ex-UNC player files lawsuit against school, NCAA
A former North Carolina football player has filed a lawsuit against the school and the NCAA, seeking reinstatement after being declared permanently ineligible for academic misconduct.
Jul 6, 2011NCAA satisfied with Coples' explanation
Quinton Coples, a defensive end for the University of North Carolina who will be a senior on the 2011 squad, did nothing wrong in attending a party after the NFL draft, the NCAA has decided.
Jun 29, 2011UNC parking tickets went to eight players
The University of North Carolina on Friday released the names of eight football players who accrued a total of 327 parking tickets on campus between March 2007 and August 2010. Those players are: Bruce Carter, Charles Brown, Deunta Williams, Gregory Little, Johnny White, Kendric Burney, Robert Quinn and Ryan Houston.
Jun 29, 2011UNC football avoiding most of national scrutiny
The University of North Carolina was handed a list of nine major NCAA infractions Tuesday, but is staying out of the national media's spotlight for the most part.
Jun 22, 2011NCAA: Former UNC football coach, tutor and student-athletes violated NCAA bylaws
The University of North Carolina Tuesday received a letter of allegations from the NCAA stemming from the NCAA's investigation into the football program over the past year.
Jun 22, 2011UNC receives letter of allegations
North Carolina has received the letter of allegations from the NCAA in regards to their investigation into the football program over the past year, UNC spokesperson Kevin Best said Tuesday.
Jun 21, 2011Player's license plates linked to incarcerated dealer
Current UNC football players' parking tickets between March 2007 and August 2010 link to a dealer currently serving time in federal prison for money laundering.
Jun 20, 2011Phone records link agent, coach and player to travel dates
Phone records released by the University of North Carolina Thursday paint a picture of open communication between a player, coach and agent who have all fallen under the microscope during an ongoing NCAA investigation.
Jun 17, 2011UNC football investigation spans coast-to-coast
Among the documents released Thursday at the request of local media were thousands of pages of unredacted phone numbers on telephone bills for mobile phones provided to and used by UNC Director of Athletics Dick Baddour, head football coach Butch Davis and John Blake.
Jun 17, 2011UNC football players racked up $13K in parking tickets
The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill released thousands of pages of documents Thursday showing that football players were cited 395 times totaling $13,155 between March 2007 and August 2010.
Jun 17, 2011Judge denies UNC's request for stay
The North Carolina Court of Appeals denied the University of North Carolina's request for a stay in the judge's order to release documents related to the UNC and NCAA investigation into the football program to the local media.
Jun 15, 2011NC senate proposes strict sports agent laws
The Senate unanimously agreed Wednesday to changes that make clear athlete agents are banned from providing gifts or other things of value to a college athlete or family members.
Jun 9, 2011UNC issued formal Notice of Inquiry from NCAA
The University of North Carolina announced Tuesday it has received a notice of inquiry from the NCAA pertaining to its football program.
Jun 7, 2011UNC set to receive notice of allegations from NCAA
InsideCarolina.com is reporting that UNC is set to receive notice on or around June 10, 2011
Jun 6, 2011UNC files for a stay in release of football investigation documents
UNC officials have filed a petition for a stay n the release of documents related to the NCAA and internal investigation of the UNC football team requested by local media.
Jun 15, 2011Judge orders UNC documents released; university will appeal
Superior Court Judge Howard Manning issued an order Thursday to back up his April ruling that the University of North Carolina must turn documents related to the NCAA and internal investigation of the UNC football team over to local media.
Jun 16, 2011Judge: UNC must release parking tickets, phone records
A Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that the University of North Carolina must turn documents related to the NCAA and internal investigation of the UNC football team over to local media.
Jun 15, 2011Agent linked to UNC football players has died
An NFL agent linked to the investigation of player conduct at the University of North Carolina is dead. Gary Wichard, 60, was the founder of ProTect Management and had been linked to UNC player Marvin Austin and former assistant football coach John Blake.
Mar 11, 2011Legislation would toughen rules on sports agents
A bill expected to be introduced Monday in the Senate would put more teeth into the state law designed to keep sports agents away from college and high school athletes.
Mar 4, 2011Warrant: Wichard paid coach to buy UNC player's flight
UNC's Marvin Austin, former player Kentwan Balmer and agent Gary Wichard say a high school coach paid for Austin's trips to California. The coach says he was reimbursed by Wichard.
Mar 2, 2011Devon Ramsay ruled eligible by NCAA
The NCAA has determine fullback Devon Ramsay is immediately eligibile to play in 2011 after ruling he did not violate NCAA rules in 2010.
Jul 5, 2011UNC's McAdoo sees appeal denied
Defensive end Michael McAdoo, a junior, will not be reinstated to play football at the University of North Carolina, director of football communications Kevin Best said Wednesday.
Feb 9, 2011UNC releases names of those who provided benefits to players
In a letter obtained by WRAL News Wednesday, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill released the names of 10 individuals who provided benefits to UNC's football players.
Dec 22, 2010UNC officials sought guidance in records lawsuit
In a letter obtained Monday by WRAL News, University of North Carolina officials sought guidance from the U.S. Department of Education on handling a public records lawsuit filed by media organizations on Oct. 28.
Dec 20, 2010Devon Ramsay's NCAA appeal on hold
UNC running back Devon Ramsay will not have his appeal heard by the NCAA as scheduled.
Dec 15, 2010Appeals set this week for UNC's Ramsay, McAdoo
North Carolina says the appeals for two players declared permanently ineligible amid the NCAA investigation into the football program are scheduled for this week.
Dec 13, 2010Davis defends seeking counsel for players
In an interview with 99.9 FM The Fan ESPN Radio Friday, Butch Davis, head football coach at the University of North Carolina, said players suspended during the NCAA investigation were disappointed, frustrated, sad.
Dec 10, 2010Butch Davis concerned about well being of players involved in football investigation
Davis wrote athletic director Dick Baddour in September after speaking to Scott Trulock, the head athletic trainer for the football program.
Dec 8, 2010Letters to chancellor show support for handling of UNC football scandal
In hundreds of e-mails, letters and phone calls, fans and foes of the University of North Carolina let Chancellor Holden Thorp know what they thought of how he and Athletic Director Dick Baddour handled the alleged violations of NCAA and UNC rules by football players.
Dec 6, 2010NFLPA suspends Wichard for link to UNC football
Longtime pro sports agent Gary Wichard was suspended Friday by the NFL Players Association for his involvement with Tar Heels linebacker Marvin Austin.
Dec 3, 2010Davis 'saddened and embarrassed' over UNC scandal
Members of the University of North Carolina Board of Trustees said Thursday that they backed the efforts of administrators to clean up the university's scandal-ridden football program.
Nov 18, 2010UNC's Ramsay, McAdoo ruled permanently ineligible; Carolina to appeal
University of North Carolina football players Devon Ramsay and Michael McAdoo have been ruled permanently ineligible by the NCAA.
Nov 16, 2010UNC changes hiring practices as a result of scandal
Revelations of a football coach's close relationships with professional agents will lead to a change in how the University of North Carolina handles hiring, Director of Athletics Dick Baddour said Friday.
Nov 12, 2010Records show Blake called agent nearly 150 times
Former UNC associate football coach John Blake used his university issued cell phone to call sports agent Gary Wichard nearly 150 times in the past year and a half, according to phone records released by UNC on Thursday.
Nov 12, 2010UNC letter: Tutor helped student-athletes with studies, finances
In a letter UNC says a student athlete tutor helped players with studies and finances. She is banned from campus athletic facilities.
Nov 12, 2010UNC releases copy of 'Tutor Handbook'
The University of North Carolina's Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes released a copy of its 'Tutor Handbook' Tuesday in response to a public records request from WRAL.
Nov 2, 2010Origin of jewelry given to UNC football players made public
Anthony Machado, a Florida based jeweler, provided impermissible benefits to at least one Tar Heel student-athlete.
Oct 29, 2010Triangle media companies sue UNC for football investigation records
Several Triangle media companies on Thursday sued the University of North Carolina in an attempt to get records relating to investigations of the football team.
Oct 28, 2010UNC cornerback Burney to return against William & Mary
University of North Carolina senior cornerback Kendric Burney, a preseason All-ACC first-team pick, has been cleared to play and will make his 2010 debut Saturday against William & Mary.
Oct 26, 2010Letters from UNC ID those who helped athletes
In correspondence from the University of North Carolina athletic department to the NCAA released Friday, athletic director Dick Baddour wrote to the NCAA compliance department Oct. 4 to detail what he called "minimal benefits" to student athletes.
Oct 23, 2010UNC's Brown ruled out for season, Burney out for Miami
Charles Brown will miss the remainder of the 2010 season, while Kendric Burney will miss at least one more game.
Oct 20, 2010Report: Bosworth says Blake introduced agent
Brian Bosworth and another former Oklahoma player told Yahoo! Sports that former North Carolina assistant coach John Blake introduced them to agent Gary Wichard.
Oct 19, 2010Suspension over, Burney could play at Miami
The North Carolina secondary will receive another boost on Saturday.
Oct 19, 2010UNC fans show support for Butch Davis
UNC fans use grassroots movements to rally support for UNC coach Butch Davis.
Oct 17, 2010UNC learns fate of two players before game at Va.
Junior defensive end Linwan Euwell was been cleared to play for the Tar Heels Saturday and will make his 2010 debut at Virginia.
Oct 16, 2010UNC faces reputation repair after football scandal
UNC can look to the other major universities in the Triangle for an idea of the price the scandal will exact on the school’s reputation. Each has learned from a recent experience in crisis management.
Oct 14, 2010UNC gets apology from Qunin; Houston returns
The Tar Heels added another player Thursday to the active roster for their game Saturday at Virginia. The University of North Carolina announced that tailback Ryan Houston, who has yet to play this year, has been cleared to play.
Oct 16, 2010UNC teammates react to losing Austin, Little and Quinn
North Carolina football players were saddened but not surprised when teammates Marvin Austin, Greg Little and Robert Quinn were dismissed from the team.
Oct 12, 2010UNC players could face campus Honor Court
Some suspended University of North Carolina football players could face a student-run disciplinary system as part of a university investigation into allegations of academic misconduct.
Oct 12, 2010UNC's Little apologizes to teammates, coaches and community
Former North Carolina wide receiver Greg Little released a statement Tuesday afternoon, one day after the NCAA ruled him "permanently ineligible" because of gifts he received from agents.
Oct 12, 2010NCAA investigation claims three UNC players
UNC on Monday kicked star defensive tackle Marvin Austin off the football team, and the NCAA ruled wide receiver Greg Little and defensive end Robert Quinn "permanently ineligible" because of gifts they received from agents.
Jun 28, 2011Deunta Williams explains 4-game suspension
Senior free safety Deunta Williams spoke to reporters about his four-game suspension for receiving extra benefits following North Carolina's victory over Clemson on Saturday.
Oct 9, 2010UNC's Ramsay held from Clemson matchup, S Smith out for year
UNC fullback Devon Ramsay will sit out of Saturday's game against Clemson because of the ongoing NCAA probe, the school says.
Oct 9, 2010UNC leaders apologize, defend investigation
In an update Thursday to the UNC Board of Governors, Chancellor Holden Thorp of UNC-Chapel Hill apologized repeatedly for the dual investigations casting a cloud over the football team.
Oct 7, 2010North Carolina names Mogridge football recruiting coordinator
Allen Mogridge is also the team's tight end coach.
Oct 7, 2010Carolina's Davis happy to have another player back
Deunta Williams, a starter for the Heels in the defensive backfield, will make his 2010 debut this weekend.
Oct 7, 2010UNC players: "Us against the world"
North Carolina players Jonathan Cooper and Donte Paige-Moss credit the Heels' turnaround to an "us against the world" mentality.
Oct 5, 2010Davis: 'I'm sorry that I trusted John Blake'
North Carolina head football coach Butch Davis met with the media Monday amidst recent allegations linking former associate head football coach John Blake and sports agent Gary Wichard to players.
Oct 4, 2010NCAA denies suspension appeals for UNC's Burney, Williams
The NCAA denied the suspension appeals of the University of North Carolina football players Kendric Burney and Deunta Williams, director of football communications Kevin Best said Friday.
Oct 1, 2010Davis: No plans to resign despite allegations
As the allegations of misconduct by players and coaches associated with the University of North Carolina football program continue to build, head coach Butch Davis said Thursday he has no plans to leave his post.
Sep 30, 2010NCAA has joined UNC's academic investigation into football program
The NCAA has now joined the University of North Carolina's own investigation into the school's football program.
Sep 30, 2010Da’Norris Searcy cleared to play, will debut Saturday against ECU
The University of North Carolina senior safety Da'Norris Searcy has been cleared to play and will make his 2010 debut Saturday against East Carolina, UNC football spokesperson said Thursday.
Sep 30, 2010Yahoo!Sports reports former UNC coach has financial ties to agent
Yahoo! Sports reports paper trails including hotel receipts and financial transactions involving former UNC assistant John Blake and Marvin Austin.
Sep 30, 2010UNC AD: Integrity is paramount
In the most detailed manner to date, UNC Athletic Director Dick Baddour spoke Wednesday in Raleigh about the people and processes of the NCAA's investigation of the Tar Heel football program.
Sep 30, 2010UNC honor court handling football's academic misconduct cases
Information on the cases of athletes involved in academic misconduct have been handed to the student attorney general, Chancellor Holden Thorp told the UNC Board of Trustees on Thursday.
Sep 23, 2010UNC chancellor: Tutor was too close to players
A tutor hired for the academic support center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill grew too friendly with the athletes she was helping and her contract was not renewed, Chancellor Holden Thorp told the UNC Board of Governors on Thursday.
Sep 23, 2010UNC announces penalties, conditions for players' return
Kendric Burney must miss six games and Deunta Williams must miss four. Both have yet to play for the Tar Heels this season.
Sep 23, 2010Davis: No new updates on withheld players
In his weekly Q&A with the media, UNC head football coach Butch Davis said there are no new updates on the 12 Carolina football players that have been withheld from games because of questions about their eligibility.
Sep 20, 2010Austin meets with state authorities on agent activity
UNC defensive tackle Marvin Austin talked to investigators from the North Carolina Secretary of State's Office Friday about possible violations of the state's Uniform Athletes Agents Act, his attorney said.
Sep 17, 2010No new players cleared for Carolina
Shaun Draughn is the only player that sat out the season opener against LSU to be cleared by both UNC and the NCAA.
Sep 17, 2010UNC players aren't distracted going into Saturday
UNC is gearing up for a big football showdown with Georgia Tech at home this weekend. The renovations to the field are ready for the home opener Saturday, but players are still dealing with the changes and the distractions of two ongoing investigations.
Sep 16, 2010UNC hires Coiner to coach defensive line
Coiner fills the opening on the staff created by the resignation of defensive line coach John Blake.
Sep 15, 2010UNC's Draughn cleared; lineup similar for Saturday
In his weekly Q&A with the media, Butch Davis, head football coach of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, said his lineup for the Tar Heels Saturday tilt against Georgia Tech will be much the same as it was in the season opener Sept. 4.
Sep 13, 2010Bowles proud of UNC leaders' handling of investigations into football program
Erskine Bowles, president of the UNC System, said that he is proud of the way UNC-Chapel Hill leaders are handling the academic investigation into the university football program.
Sep 9, 2010UNC football will face violations, AD says
"There will be violations," UNC athletic director Dick Baddour told Adam Gold and Joe Ovies on 99.9FM The Fan Wednesday.
Sep 9, 2010Davis is satisfied with votes of confidence for his job
UNC head coach Butch Davis met with the media before practice Tuesday for the first time since associate head coach John Blake resigned from the program Sunday.
Sep 8, 2010North Carolina's associate head coach John Blake steps down
John Blake, North Carolina's associate head football coach, has resigned effective Sunday amid NCAA investigations. Blake was in his fourth season as a member of the Tar Heel coaching staff.
Sep 6, 2010All Tar Heel players will practice this week except Austin
While the Heels do not practice on Monday, every player that was withheld from Saturdays game against LSU will practice this week with the exception of Marvin Austin, said director of football communications Kevin Best.
Sep 5, 2010Quan Sturdivant, Bruce Carter will play against LSU
North Carolina linebackers Quan Sturdivant and Bruce Carter have been cleared to play in the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU on Saturday.
Sep 3, 2010Investigation, suspensions overshadow season's start for UNC fans
Students, administrators and alumni say the investigation overshadows their enthusiasm for the season's start.
Sep 3, 2010UNC players, under cloud, won't make trip to Atlanta
UNC declared six players ineligible for Saturday's game and will hold out an additional six players due to the ongoing dual investigations into alleged inappropriate contact between agents and players and possible academic infractions.
Sep 3, 2010AP Source: UNC's Little won't travel for LSU game
Greg Little becomes the second starter who will miss the game against LSU
Sep 2, 2010LSU on media’s back burner
Butch Davis’s media availability on Thursday afternoon at the Navy Practice Field made it seem as though Saturday night's game against LSU was more than two days away.
Sep 2, 2010Davis says players unable to play 'won't travel'
North Carolina head football coach Butch Davis met with the media Thursday for the last time before the team heads to LSU Friday morning.
Sep 2, 2010With LSU on the horizon, UNC's line-up still in question
Less than a week away from the high-profile opener that will kick off North Carolina's fourth season under coach Butch Davis, the 18th-ranked Tar Heels aren't sure exactly who will be playing for them against No. 21 LSU in Atlanta.
Aug 30, 2010UNC football players meet fans amid scandal
The University of North Carolina football team hosted "Meet The Heels" Saturday. The fan-focused gathering was held amid an ongoing NCAA investigation into improper conduct by players.
Aug 28, 2010UNC's scout team saw many new faces at practice
A person who observed the Carolina football practice Thursday told WRAL News that several defensive players listed as starters on UNC's depth chart were practicing with the scout team.
Aug 27, 2010UNC leaders disappointed
From the field to the fire hydrants, crews wre putting the finishing touches on the Frank H. Kenan Football Center in Chapel Hill Friday, but Bob Winston, chairman of the University of North Carolina Board of Trustees, wasn't getting calls about how the turf is looking.
Aug 27, 2010UNC football could face double digit suspensions
The University of North Carolina football team could be down by as many as a dozen players by the time the dust clears in an ongoing NCAA investigation into improper conduct by players.
Aug 27, 2010UNC self-reports academic infractions to NCAA
The University of North Carolina has self-reported academic infractions involving football players and a tutor uncovered during an internal investigation, school officials said Thursday.
Aug 27, 2010Baddour: Davis, football program 'has my full support'
The University of North Carolina self-reported academic infractions involving several members of the football team and a former tutor to the NCAA, school officials said Thursday.
Aug 26, 2010Report: UNC uncovers academic infractions
The school has submitted academic infractions regarding its football team to the NCAA.
Aug 26, 2010Baddour: Former NCAA staff attorney will advise UNC throughout investigation
The University of North Carolina has hired a lawyer with a background in NCAA rules compliance to advise the school while the NCAA reviews the UNC football program, athletic director Dick Baddour said Friday.
Aug 13, 2010Baddour: UNC does not have timetable on NCAA ruling
University of North Carolina athletic director Dick Baddour addressed the media at the football press conference Thursday and said the university is aware of no timetable for a ruling on the NCAA investigation.
Aug 12, 2010NCAA decision on UNC investigation expected by end of the week
Inside Carolina has learned that North Carolina is expecting a NCAA response by the end of the week on the ongoing investigation that centers on improper contact with sports agents.
Aug 11, 201049ers' Balmer misses third straight day of camp
Kentwan Balmer missed his third consecutive day of practice with the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday, and now it's no longer OK with coach Mike Singletary and the team.
Aug 11, 2010UNC football coach Butch Davis touches on NCAA probe
Tar Heel Football Head Coach Butch Davis briefly addressed the on-going NCAA investigation into the UNC football program and its athletes for the first time at the Pigskin Preview on Thursday.
Jul 22, 2010Marshall on investigation: It needs constant attention
Secretary of State Elaine Marshall shared her thoughts on a recently launched investigation into sports agent activity in North Carolina.
Jul 22, 2010N.C. Secretary of State launches investigation into agents
With reports of sports agents having early contact with college athletes, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall wants to see how active sports agents have been in North Carolina.
Jul 22, 2010UNC Football Head Coach Butch Davis will attend Pigskin Preview
The Pigskin Preview will be the first time UNC Head Football Coach Butch Davis will be available to the media following the recent NCAA investigation.
Jul 21, 2010Tar Heel football meeting was routine
The Tar Heel football team held their annual summer meeting Tuesday. It's the first time the team has been together since the NCAA investigation began.
Jul 21, 2010Sources: NCAA probe focus narrows
Inside Carolina is reporting that NCAA investigation now focuses on a pair of UNC players.
Jul 20, 2010Report: Marvin Austin expected to be suspended
Rumors are out that Marvin Austin will be suspended by the NCAA. Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post, joined Adam and Joe on 99.9 The Fan to clarify his report.
Jul 20, 2010UNC football to hold team meeting Tuesday
The UNC football program will hold its end of summer meeting Tuesday, the topic of the recent NCAA investigation likely to be discussed.
Jul 19, 2010AP: NCAA investigating UNC football program
A person familiar with the investigation told The Associated Press the NCAA is looking at Butch Davis' football program.
Jul 15, 2010NCAA investigating UNC athletics
North Carolina athletics director Dick Baddour confirmed to WRAL's Jeff Gravley that the NCAA was on campus to speak to several Tar Heel athletes. InsideCarolina.com is reporting that several of the athletes interviewed are on the Tar Heel football team.
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