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Players, media, fans react to firing of UNC football coach
- Former UNC worker supports Davis' firing
Art Chansky, who used to work in the university's marketing department, said the news of Davis' firing made it the "best day in the last year" for him.
Jul 28, 2011Statement from UNC men's basketball coach Roy Williams
Dick Baddour is one of the finest gentlemen I have ever known. I can’t think of anyone that loves the University of North Carolina more than Dick.
Jul 28, 2011Statement from Wade H. Hargrove, chair of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees
"Chancellor Thorp discussed his decision concerning the football program with the Board of Trustees yesterday, and the board was fully supportive of that decision.
Jul 28, 2011Statement from UNC System President Tom Ross
This has been a difficult decision for the Chancellor, but I am pleased that he made the decision only after receiving and studying all of the facts so that he would both be fair to the individuals involved and look out for the best interests of the University.
Jul 28, 2011Tar Heel fans blast timing of coaching change
Tar Heel fans on Franklin Street questioned the logic of the decision to fire head football coach Butch Davis just before the 2011 season begins.
Jul 28, 2011Former UNC LB Mark Paschal urges for support for UNC
Former UNC LB Mark Paschal joined The Insiders to discuss the firing of Butch Davis from UNC
Jul 28, 2011ESPN's Pat Forde gives national perspective on UNC firing
ESPN college football writer Pat Forde joined The Insiders and gave the national perspective on the UNC firing of head football coach Butch Davis
Jul 28, 2011Gold: Timing makes no sense
Adam Gold of 99.9 FM The Fan says the timing of Butch Davis' dismissal by UNC smacks of ego by the Board of Trustees and hurts the players.
Jul 28, 2011Ovies: Baddour could be next
UNC Director of Athletics Dick Baddour has a series of blemishes on his record, including both the courting and dismissal of Butch Davis, according to Joe Ovies of 99.9 FM The Fan.
Jul 28, 2011Social media errupts with thoughts on Davis' firing
Sports fans took to social media to express their thoughts on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's firing of former football head coach Butch Davis Wednesday.
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