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7/2/08 - M Basketball

Vote For Hansbrough & Dawson For ESPYs
 
Tyler Hansbrough UNC ATHLETICS North Carolina standouts Rachel Dawson and Tyler Hansbrough are two of the six finalists for 2008 ESPY awards, presented by ESPN to the best collegiate athletes. more


6/29/08 - Baseball

Final Mike Fox Show Monday
 
Mike Fox UNC ATHLETICS Carolina baseball coach Mike Fox and Jones Angell will put a wrap on the successful 2008 season Monday with the final edition of the Mike Fox Show, which will air live from Tyler's Restaurant and Taproom in Carrboro at 7 p.m. The show will be carried by AM-1360 WCHL in the Chapel Hill area, and a podcast of the show will be available later this week on TarHeelBlue.com. more
 


6/23/08 - M Basketball

Carolina Kids Classic Boasts Record Total
 
Roy Williams was part of a star-studded crowd that helped raise over $230,000 for childrens charities. UNC ATHLETICS Even before the first ball was struck last Thursday at the 20th edition of the Carolina Kids Classic at UNC Finley, the event had already raised a record total of $216,000 for the Chapel Hill Ronald McDonald House, the UNC Children's Hospital, and the Childhood Trust. A full field of 33 foursomes (132 golfers)--including Dean Smith, Bill Guthridge, Roy Williams and Butch Davis--took part on a perfect summer Chapel Hill day. more UNC ATHLETICS
 


6/19/08 - M Basketball

Scholarship Endowed In Memory Of Jason Ray
 
Jason Ray left a lasting legacy as Carolinas mascot. UNC ATHLETICS In the wake of Jason Ray's tragic death in the spring of 2007, Ray's family requested donations instead of flowers. His parents knew he'd been involved with numerous causes before his death and wanted to be able to contribute to those groups after he was gone. This week, the first steps will be taken to make that a reality. more UNC ATHLETICS
 


6/16/08 - Baseball

Omaha Off Day Update
 
Mike Fox UNC ATHLETICS After last night's College World Series-opening win over LSU, the Diamond Heels got back to work this morning with a crisp practice at Boys Town. Carolina worked out for about two hours and will spend the afternoon at a barbeque hosted by the Exchange Club, the Tar Heels' host for their stay in Omaha. more UNC ATHLETICS
 


6/13/08 - M Basketball

Chapel Hill Named Titletown Finalist
 
Roy Williams and the Tar Heels won North Carolinas fifth national basketball title in 2005. UNC ATHLETICS Chapel Hill, N.C., home of the University of North Carolina, has been named one of 20 finalists in ESPN's Titletown, USA, competition. A new finalist is unveiled each day on ESPN.com. Thus far, Chapel Hill is in the running with Columbus, Ohio, Los Angeles, Boston, Williamsport, Pa., Detroit, Gainesville, Fla., Green Bay, Wis. and Louisville, Ky. more UNC ATHLETICS
 


6/12/08 - Baseball

Safe And Sound In Omaha
 
<blank> UNC ATHLETICS After a hearty sendoff by the Carolina faithful, the Tar Heels had a safe and uneventful trip to Omaha and arrived at the Regency Lodge Thursday evening. The travel party was greeted by several UNC fans, a Carolina Blue-clad hotel staff and their gracious hosts for the week, the Exchange Club. more UNC ATHLETICS
 


6/10/08 - Baseball

CWS Sendoff Set For Thursday
 
Greet Rob Wooten and the Tar Heels Thursday. UNC ATHLETICS Fans will have a chance to greet the Carolina baseball team as it heads off to the College World Series for the third straight year Thursday. Fans should gather outside Kenan Stadium gate 10 (behind the old fieldhouse) at 2 p.m., and the team will meet and greet fans as they load the bus. Pay parking will be available in the Ramshead deck. more UNC ATHLETICS
 


6/9/08 - Baseball

Mike Fox Show Live At 7 Tonight
 
The Mike Fox Show is live at 7 p.m. tonight. UNC ATHLETICS Celebrate Carolina's third straight trip to the College World Series by listening to the Mike Fox Show tonight at 7 p.m. Fans have a variety of ways to hear the show. The show is hosted by Tyler's Taproom in Carrboro, which welcomes fans of the Diamond Heels to join them in the dining room. more UNC ATHLETICS
 


6/7/08 - Baseball

Tar Heels Back Home in Omaha
 
UNC ATHLETICS The Diamond Heels defeated the Chanticleers 14-4 in Cary at the USA Baseball National Training Complex. Adam Warren pitched six strong shutout innings allowing only two hits. The Tar Heels (51-12) advance to their third straight College World Series. Stay tuned to TarHeelBlue.com for more information. more UNC ATHLETICS
 


6/6/08 - Baseball

Six Tar Heels Selected In MLB Draft
 
Tim Fedroff was the first Tar Heel drafted Friday. UNC ATHLETICS North Carolina outfielder Tim Fedroff and catcher Tim Federowicz were selected with successive seventh-round picks to highlight six Tar Heels chosen on day two of the 2008 Major League Baseball Player Draft Friday. more UNC ATHLETICS
 


6/5/08 - Baseball

Quartet Of Signees Taken In MLB Draft
 
Four of Mike Foxs signees were selected in the first 115 picks Thursday. UNC ATHLETICS Four University of North Carolina baseball signees were selected in the first four rounds of the 2008 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft Thursday. Prep standouts Jason Knapp, Derrik Gibson, L.J. Hoes and Tim Melville, who each signed National Letters of Intent with the Tar Heels last fall, were chosen among the first 115 picks. more UNC ATHLETICS
 


6/4/08 - Baseball

Super-Regionals Ready For Soaring Temps
 
The Diamond Heels advanced to the super-regional with a win over UNCW on Sunday evening. UNC ATHLETICS Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s this weekend when Carolina hosts the NCAA baseball super-regionals against Coastal Carolina at Cary's USA Baseball training facility. The UNC athletic department has a few helpful tips for fans planning to attend the games. more UNC ATHLETICS
 


6/1/08 - Baseball

Heels win 7-3, advance to Super Regional
 
UNC ATHLETICS North Carolina advances to the Super Regional of the NCAA Tournament and is two victories away from returning to Omaha. more UNC ATHLETICS
 


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