North Carolina
UNC awards three scholarships; lose two on defense
By Aaron Schoonmaker
Published: 2011-08-05 10:30:00
Updated: 2011-08-05 11:10:16
Aug 5, 2011
Chapel Hill, N.C. — Interim head coach Everett Withers announced Friday he has awarded scholarships to fullback Curtis Byrd, deep snapper Mark House and holder Trase Jones.
Also announced by Withers Friday, Junior cornerback Mywan Jackson and sophomore defensive tackle Brandon Willis will each leave the University of North Carolina football program.
Willis and Jackson are both facing personal and familial issues that led to their departures.
Willis completed spring and two weeks of fall camp with UNC in 2010 before making the decision to head west in a move with his father. Family decisions also triggered a transfer back to UNC in March of this year when his grandmother was battling health problems. He sat out 2010 at UCLA due to NCAA transfer rules.
It was reported by the Orange County Register in California, which covers UCLA football, that Willis was released from his scholarship in early March to make the move. They also reported that UNC was seeking a waiver from the NCAA to gain immediate eligibility. A UNC spokesman said that the waiver was sent, but they have yet to hear back from the NCAA.
Jackson, a Florida native, played in six games in 2009 as a freshman and 12 a season ago making five starts. Withers said that it was a personal decision for Jackson to transfer and be closer to his family.
“Mywan is working through some personal issues right now with his family and he felt it was in his best interest to stay in Florida until he decides where to continue his education,” said Withers. “He indicated he would like to attend a school closer to his home and we support his decision. I wish him nothing but the best.”
Byrd, a senior who joined UNC as a walk-on in 2007, appeared in 10 games last year and started six. He had 11 receptions for 77 yards.
A senior from Wilmington, House is entering his third year as the Tar Heels' starting deep snapper.
Jones, who walked on in 2007, has served as Carolina's holder for the past two seasons and is the back-up place kicker in addition to having punt return experience.
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RE: UNC awards three scholarships; lose two on defense
Okay, lesson# 1 billion and one:
Jackson to transfer and be closer to his family.
âMywan is working through some personal issues right now with his family and he felt it was in his best interest to stay in Florida until he decides where to continue his education,â said Withers. âHe indicated he would like to attend a school closer to his home and we support his decision. I wish him nothing but the best.â From the article. Not Willis, Jackson. NEXT!
Someone's dead mother was not made fun of... Here's the exchange:
"somebody's panties are in a bunch.....hehehehehehe"
- Posted by kickmeoutroy69
"Well you better go help your Mother then. That is if you've located her after she traded you for a 40oz of Olde E at the Brew-Thru, lo those many years ago..."
kmor was made fun of, then he mentioned his dead mother after the fact! because he had no retort to offer, particularly after realizing that last season (just about this same time) he called me a liar and in one of the most vulgar and vicious attacks on anyone on this webpage went on and on about my grief over the loss of [b]my 14 year old to MD and my sister to cancer. And let's not forget the constant name-calling. Dyke? Really? Can't think of anything better, kmoron? Anyone who can read can clearly see the timeline of events and conclude that in no way shape or form did I make fun of you (or anyone else's) dead mother. (But I guess that rules out you tools)
Wish I could say it's been fun trying to educate you lobotomy volunteers, but it's really been exhausting pointing out your hypocrisies and mistakes. Not to mention the Olympic-level conclusion jumping! WOW! I'd be impressed if it wasn't so incredibly misguided and pathetic. Not to mention outright false.
- Posted by TarheelTurtle
TT-The Reckoning getting after it. There are a few that are weak and can't take any smacking back, nothing but a bunch of pathetic whiners and crybabies. Plus, their posts are lame and are weak sauce. They always resort to the same liar/cheater rant. Talk about plagarism, I call them incestuous. If they collectively had a creative thought they probably would submit it for a pulitzer prize for collaborative troller dribble. Keep stuffing their nose in IT, they love the smell of their own troll droppings. TT, Tar Heel Gladiator.
yes, Turdyke, keep making fun of their dead mothers.......Ismith, you are almost as awful as she is.......nice job ladies.
RE: UNC awards three scholarships; lose two on defense
You may be the most st*pid poster here. Willis was not even on the Spring depth chart and it was known he was leaving. DUH, what a complete b*ffoon. His transfer back and forth was for SCHOOL, not athletics. I only know of 1 decommit, and I have discussed that situation ad nauseum even using RW as an example of a recruit keeping options open till the last second. Until Feb. 1 we have LOST NO ONE so get a fr*aking life and some intelligence. Jackson is transferring for personal reasons. Are you questioning his sincerity and his reasoning? Do you know his family situation? I have seen nothing to indicate the NCAA sanctions are causing any of these except for the decommit, who may recommit. I discussed Furr. He was in the dog house last year and most likely is not getting out this year. Someone from your fanbase even called him an "impact player". If he is a "impact player" with 8 carries in 2 years for 35 yds., no wonder you Wolfturds don't know cr*p about football. I'm not even sure he could start for Duke. He gave his reasons why he was leaving and I take what he said at face value because it make SENSE!
So I said we would lose none due to the NCAA sanctions as long as we did not get a TV or Bowl ban. So right now, the score is O due to the NCAA violations. BTW, glad you can count that high, you must be a grad student. Please don't post again until you wake up those 2 molecules of brain in your noodle.
- Posted by GhostofSmitty
Smitty, Basing your evaluation on what you've read? - 8 carries, 35 yards over 2 yrs - obviously shows you haven't seen Furr play. He was only given 1 real opportunity to play. He gained 27 of those yards in 1 series against Florida State with the Heels down and less than 5 minutes in the game. He averages 4.4 yards per carry and most of the yards were
after being hit. So, during crunch time this guy delivered and enabled UNC to end the regular season at 7-5 vs 6-6. There's more to grading out players than reading a few stats.
Keep trying to blow that smoke up my rear. Not happening. I watched Furr play. If you are a real ACC insider you would know he was in Butch's dog house for various reasons I won't go into and he got to play only due to injuries. Your yards average is pathetic when the D is not keying on him. Now you have demonstrated just how bush league your knowledge of football is. Try peddling the bs somewhere else. Yeah, "impact player".
No smoke here kemosabe.
So, you know more than the game commentators? Yeah, I see you really watched Furr in the FL State game..."yard average is pathetic when D is not keying on him." Didn't notice you in the FSU huddle. If you had actually watched the game you would have known that Furr was given the ball on virtually every play during that last series. After his 1st carry, FSU was sending multiple linemen at him. And, he was continuously breaking tackles at the line until he was finally stopped at the 4 yard line. It doesn't matter that he got to play due to injuries. What a weak statement. Bottom line is that when given the opportunity Furr delivered during the most critical time of the game. "Bush league"...typical personal response when when facts are absent.
Yes, it's a huge loss for 2011 and especially 2012.
BTW, check out the inside info posted that Furr had lost his spot to Riley. Like I said, a great kid, filled some roles, was not an impact player. Tell you what, querry most one here and tell them that Furr was so important and see how far you get. Accept the fact you are wrong and quit trying to talk everyone in to your lame point of view.
RE: UNC awards three scholarships; lose two on defense
Coaches leave....players leave. You all just went through it with Lowe and Harrow did you not?
- Posted by TarHeels 23
Actually, we did. We fired Lowe and lost a couple of recruits and Harrow BECAUSE of it.
Same as this.
Thanks for pointing that out. At least you understand how these things work. :)
Yeah, and they just lost a little know player who recomitted to another school, I think his name was Russel Wilson? I stood by your coach in his dealings and was above board and gave him the benefit of the doubt. Without fail you question the integrity and honesty of every player that leaves and gives a reason. I certainly hope you question peoples honesty in real life every day like you do on here.
No, just you HOLES!!! :)
Make sure you question that doctor who has your whole life in his hands. Call him a liar since he is a Tar Heel. See how far that goes. But you are a pansy, you won't do it. Pathetic Wolfturd.
RE: UNC awards three scholarships; lose two on defense
Hey Smitty. Two more down. Brandon Willis transferring from UNC.......AGAIN!!!! Has anyone transferred from a university.......TWICE???? I guess the check bounced now that Black Santa and Butch are gone. And Jackson headed home for "personal" reasons. I'm figuring he "personally" didn't want to play for a football program facing impending sanctions. So, if you're keeping score, that's 3 transfers & 2 decommits in one week.
- Posted by pskunk119
You may be the most st*pid poster here. Willis was not even on the Spring depth chart and it was known he was leaving. DUH, what a complete b*ffoon. His transfer back and forth was for SCHOOL, not athletics. I only know of 1 decommit, and I have discussed that situation ad nauseum even using RW as an example of a recruit keeping options open till the last second. Until Feb. 1 we have LOST NO ONE so get a fr*aking life and some intelligence. Jackson is transferring for personal reasons. Are you questioning his sincerity and his reasoning? Do you know his family situation? I have seen nothing to indicate the NCAA sanctions are causing any of these except for the decommit, who may recommit. I discussed Furr. He was in the dog house last year and most likely is not getting out this year. Someone from your fanbase even called him an "impact player". If he is a "impact player" with 8 carries in 2 years for 35 yds., no wonder you Wolfturds don't know cr*p about football. I'm not even sure he could start for Duke. He gave his reasons why he was leaving and I take what he said at face value because it make SENSE!
So I said we would lose none due to the NCAA sanctions as long as we did not get a TV or Bowl ban. So right now, the score is O due to the NCAA violations. BTW, glad you can count that high, you must be a grad student. Please don't post again until you wake up those 2 molecules of brain in your noodle.
Smitty, Basing your evaluation on what you've read? - 8 carries, 35 yards over 2 yrs - obviously shows you haven't seen Furr play. He was only given 1 real opportunity to play. He gained 27 of those yards in 1 series against Florida State with the Heels down and less than 5 minutes in the game. He averages 4.4 yards per carry and most of the yards were
after being hit. So, during crunch time this guy delivered and enabled UNC to end the regular season at 7-5 vs 6-6. There's more to grading out players than reading a few stats.
Keep trying to blow that smoke up my rear. Not happening. I watched Furr play. If you are a real ACC insider you would know he was in Butch's dog house for various reasons I won't go into and he got to play only due to injuries. Your yards average is pathetic when the D is not keying on him. Now you have demonstrated just how bush league your knowledge of football is. Try peddling the bs somewhere else. Yeah, "impact player".
No smoke here kemosabe.
So, you know more than the game commentators? Yeah, I see you really watched Furr in the FL State game..."yard average is pathetic when D is not keying on him." Didn't notice you in the FSU huddle. If you had actually watched the game you would have known that Furr was given the ball on virtually every play during that last series. After his 1st carry, FSU was sending multiple linemen at him. And, he was continuously breaking tackles at the line until he was finally stopped at the 4 yard line. It doesn't matter that he got to play due to injuries. What a weak statement. Bottom line is that when given the opportunity Furr delivered during the most critical time of the game. "Bush league"...typical personal response when when facts are absent.
Yes, it's a huge loss for 2011 and especially 2012.
RE: UNC awards three scholarships; lose two on defense
Oh I get it..that same Corey Miller that's posing in that photo with Brandon while being recruited by UT with the "hostesses." Yeah, that picture. The one that's only part of the NCAA investigation into Tennessee. Yeah, good point skunk. Pffft.
Here's your link (can't provide the others you're missing, that's just nature's way)
http://www.aolnews.com/2011/02/02/ncaa-to-smack-tennessee-lane-kiffin/And now, back to Lord of the Rings.
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