UNC's Sexton to graduate in May, may play Division II football

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UNC's Sexton to graduate in May, may play Division II football

Jan 14, 2009

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North Carolina quarterback Cameron Sexton informed the coaching staff earlier this week that he will graduate from North Carolina in May with a degree in communications.

Sexton, an academic senior who started six games in 2008, has one year of football eligibility remaining and will explore his options for continuing his playing career next season. If he leaves, Carolina's backup at quarterback would likely be Mike Paulus.

NCAA rules prevent a player with one year of eligibility remaining from transferring to another Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) or Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) program, according to a UNC release. If Sexton transfers to a Division II school after graduating from Carolina, he would be eligible for the 2009 season.

“I don’t know what the future holds for me,” said Sexton in a statement. “I’m considering all my options, including the possibility of transferring to a Division II institution to play one more year. I have always been a competitor, and I have more goals I want to accomplish on the football field. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunities I had at North Carolina.”

“Cam was an inspiration to our football team for his perseverance and determination,” said head coach Butch Davis. “He gave everything he had to this program, and Carolina fans will always remember the highlights he provided in 2008 as he helped this program to a bowl game. Cam has great character and has always represented the University in a first-class manner. I congratulate him on receiving his degree, and I will do all I can to help him in the future.”

Sexton, who is from Laurinburg, came off the bench to start for the Tar Heels after T.J. Yates fractured his ankle in the third game of the year versus Virginia Tech. Sexton helped guide Carolina to victories over Miami, Connecticut, Notre Dame, Boston College and Georgia Tech. In 2008, he was 94 of 198 for 1,261 yards, nine touchdowns and six interceptions.

For his career, Sexton has completed 152 of 305 passes for 2,110 yards and threw 13 touchdowns. He played in seven games in 2006 and started five as a redshirt freshman.

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RE: UNC's Sexton to graduate in May, may play Division II football

I definately do not want to see Mike Paulus playing, unless he somehow gets better...

RE: UNC's Sexton to graduate in May, may play Division II football

Another thing for the Chokie fan. Think about what might have been Beamer not opted to take out Glennon in favor of Tyrod Taylor during Taylor's freshman year. Maybe Glennon would have been a better QB. Great offense where your QB drops back to "pass" when everyone knows he is simply going to count to three and run for his life.

RE: UNC's Sexton to graduate in May, may play Division II football

I have followed Cam Sexton for several years. I was a former Administrator at Scotland High School before he was a player. But, I have kept up with high school sports since I was principal at some high schools.

I do know this: He pulled Butch Davis out of a tough situation. Cam won five games for him. Got him to a Bowl Game. Then, when TJ gets healthy, he spits on the very person that carried his team to get there. I don't have anymore respect for Davis.

He will have a good team next year; based on the reports.

He has no integrity. He is a user of people. I wonder what the year would have been at UNC if Cam had left before the season. Maybe won about 4-5 games.

Coach Davis. I hope you will read these articles that have been submitted. Leave Chapel Hill. You are a person that just wants to win at all costs. Ruin the esteem of the youth. Collect your dollars & leave for more.

Go HOKIES!
- Posted by Hokie 94

So smart A$% how do you know what was said between the two. You guys kill me with all this BS. You would think you sat in on the meeting and heard everything. I heard Beamer hired hookers so I don't have any respect for him either.

- Posted by allaboutunc

Seriously, a VT supporter judging another program's integrity? Has Hokie94 been asleep for the entire Beamer regime? Here's a challenge VT: Try not to break the law for 5 minutes. They've got more jailbirds than Shawshank.

RE: UNC's Sexton to graduate in May, may play Division II football

Congrats to Cam on graduating. I almost wonder what UNCCH's season would have been like if Yates hadn't "returned".

Best of luck to him in D-II. I can understand his motives and while I (personally :)) would like for it to reflect negatively on their program, it really doesn't. He graduated and he wants to play. Good for him.

RE: UNC's Sexton to graduate in May, may play Division II football

I have followed Cam Sexton for several years. I was a former Administrator at Scotland High School before he was a player. But, I have kept up with high school sports since I was principal at some high schools.

I do know this: He pulled Butch Davis out of a tough situation. Cam won five games for him. Got him to a Bowl Game. Then, when TJ gets healthy, he spits on the very person that carried his team to get there. I don't have anymore respect for Davis.

He will have a good team next year; based on the reports.

He has no integrity. He is a user of people. I wonder what the year would have been at UNC if Cam had left before the season. Maybe won about 4-5 games.

Coach Davis. I hope you will read these articles that have been submitted. Leave Chapel Hill. You are a person that just wants to win at all costs. Ruin the esteem of the youth. Collect your dollars & leave for more.

Go HOKIES!
- Posted by Hokie 94

So smart A$% how do you know what was said between the two. You guys kill me with all this BS. You would think you sat in on the meeting and heard everything. I heard Beamer hired hookers so I don't have any respect for him either.

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