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Fans of Duke, North Carolina and four other schools that remain finalists for the services of top-ranked recruit Harrison Barnes of Ames, Iowa, will learn his decision Friday.
Modified: 11/08/09 12:06:28 PM
Before his team fell 19-6 to North Carolina on Saturday, Duke coach David Cutcliffe predicted that the Tar Heels' defense might present the scenario where neither running nor passing well would suffice.
Modified: 11/07/09 11:12:35 PM
It was fitting that two players from North Carolina's defense got the Victory Bell first. Defensive end E.J. Wilson and cornerback Charlie Brown hopped on the rickety, spray-painted wagon for a celebratory ride after the Tar Heels rode their defense, and running back Ryan Houston, to a 19-6 victory over Duke.
Modified: 11/08/09 01:05:16 PM
Tudor: No one can accuse North Carolina and Duke football players of leaving their game faces in the locker room Saturday.
Modified: 11/08/09 05:15:10 AM
DeCock: If the North Carolina bench hadn't called time out, Ryan Houston might have. After carrying the ball on 10 out of 11 plays to get the Tar Heels within 3 yards of the goal line, he was gassed.
Modified: 11/08/09 03:56:16 AM
Duke football coach David Cutcliffe dubbed North Carolina, "by far the best defense in our league."
Modified: 11/07/09 06:10:11 AM
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Tudor's take, a player to watch and other observations.
Modified: 11/07/09 05:23:17 AM
Duke freshman Conner Vernon arrived on campus in May and was immediately teased by fellow wide receivers who questioned his speed, saying, "You're not that fast."
Modified: 11/06/09 12:35:14 AM
Duke and North Carolina have put on some of the great shows in college football history, but the rivalry started slowly.
Modified: 11/06/09 08:35:02 AM
College Football: Either Duke or North Carolina will be one win away from bowl eligibility after Saturday's game in Chapel Hill.
Modified: 11/05/09 07:20:49 AM
Tudor: The ACC women's soccer tournament is one of those ACC tournaments that actually requires a cover charge to get through the door.
Modified: 11/05/09 07:25:26 AM
Florida State sophomore forward Tiffany McCarty was the difference in a 2-0 victory over Duke in the first round of the ACC Women's Soccer Championship at WakeMed Soccer Park on Wednesday.
Modified: 11/05/09 12:50:46 AM
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