John Blake
Sep 6, 2010
John Blake, North Carolina’s associate head football coach, has resigned effective Sunday amid NCAA investigations into the football program. Blake was in his fourth season as a member of the Tar Heel coaching staff.
“While I have enjoyed my tenure at the University of North Carolina, it has become apparent to me over the course of the past few weeks that my presence has become a distraction to my family and to this great University, too," Blake said. "Consequently, I have determined that it is in the best interests of my family, the University community at large, and the Football Program for me to step down from my position as associate head football coach effective today, September 5, 2010."
The NCAA probe into the UNC football program turned to associate head coach John Blake and his relationship with agent Gary Wichard. Wichard is an NFL agent and longtime acquaintance of Blake's based in California.
Wichard's clients include former North Carolina defensive tackle Kentwan Balmer, a San Francisco 49ers first-round pick in 2008 who was a teammate for one season with Marvin Austin and was also coached by Blake.
Blake expressed thanks for the opportunity to work with head coach Butch Davis, the university and the Tar Heel Nation.
Blake has worked for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team since 2007 with his focus on the defensive line. He had previously worked alongside Davis while serving as the defensive line coach with the Dallas Cowboys.
“Knowing John as I have over the years, it is clear that this was a difficult decision for him to make," said head coach Butch Davis. "I know how much John loves the players, coaching and the game of football. I am grateful for all of his hard work and effort in helping build this program. As difficult as this situation is, I have accepted his resignation. Throughout his career, I know he has worked hard to help young men become better people and football players. He and his family have made positive contributions to our football program."
UNC director of athletics Dick Baddour said Blake previously indicated he would step down if he felt his presence with the football program would become a distraction.
"I appreciate and respect his decision to do what is best for the University and our football program," said Baddour. "I know the young men he coached are tremendously disappointed, but Coach Davis and his staff will help and support them as the season moves forward.”
Blake’s employment agreement with the University provided him an annual base salary of $240,000 and would have expired June 30, 2011. He will receive $74,500, which approximates the salary he would have received had he completed the football season. This will be entirely paid using football revenues.
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Rank: Sports Legend - Posted by TruthBKnown Returns- Posted by heelman73- Posted by SAC71GOPACK- Posted by heelman73
Actually, I'm laughing at scottaidiot, like I do every day.
no, as TBK so astutely pointed out..... you're "LOLing" about games that were played with leather helmets, and your grandfather can't even recant them for you.
you're a d-lt and have proven it to the world.
nice job!
produce an NFL QB (any NFL QB, EVER), and then get back to me.
LOL
Scott Stankavage (you did say any and ever)
LOL at you ... again!
Maybe you could name one that actually did something, anything, in the NFL!
Scott Stankavage? Really? LOL
Rank: Sports Legend - Posted by heelman73- Posted by SAC71GOPACK- Posted by heelman73- Posted by TruthBKnown Returns
29-25 since 1955.
12-12 over the last 24 years.
Just letting you know, you're LOL'ing at games that happened between 1894 and 1955.
Actually, I'm laughing at scottaidiot, like I do every day.
no, as TBK so astutely pointed out..... you're "LOLing" about games that were played with leather helmets, and your grandfather can't even recant them for you.
you're a d-lt and have proven it to the world.
nice job!
produce an NFL QB (any NFL QB, EVER), and then get back to me.
LOL
Scott Stankavage (you did say any and ever)
LOL at you ... again!
Rank: Sports Legend - Posted by heelman73- Posted by TruthBKnown Returns- Posted by heelman73- Posted by TruthBKnown Returns
TOB did bench them, even though they got off, legally speaking. TOB is known for his discipline, but I'm not there during practices to see what hell he put them through. I just know he did. He doesn't air that kind of dirty laundry. It's between him and the players. Just because I can't show you video evidence doesn't mean it didn't happen. But at the very least, they didn't even dress out for the WCU game. That much we KNOW. The rest, we just know in our heart because TOB doesn't play around.
You can be as valiant as YOU want, but we all know TOB put all of those guys through the ringer. Most coaches would do that, even Butch probably. But Butch PLAYED his pot-smoker. That much we also know.
What you don't know is how much he was punished in the interim. Possibly twice as bad as TOB punished his players.
No, we don't. You're right about that.
But he sure as heck PLAYED him Saturday night.
Yes, he did. Punishment served. End of story.
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