Pagano leaves Heels
UNC coordinator returns to NFL
Published: Tue, Feb. 12, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Tue, Feb. 12, 2008 05:56AM
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closeChuck Pagano has resigned as North Carolina's defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach to become an assistant coach with the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, the school announced.
Pagano coached six years in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns (2001-04) and Oakland Raiders (2005-06) before joining the Tar Heels last season.
"I appreciate everything Chuck did to help us improve our defense last season," coach Butch Davis said in a statement. "He has a great opportunity to return to the NFL, and I wish him the best.
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"We are in the process of evaluating potential defensive coaching candidates. There is no timetable for the hire as we search to find the best person for the University of North Carolina. Finding someone who is the right fit with our staff and players is my top priority."
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TAR HEELS ADD LATE RECRUIT: North Carolina has added defensive tackle Joseph Townsend to its latest recruiting class.
The 6-foot-4, 295-pounder played one year at Foothill Community College in California in 2006. He was recruited to Nebraska by North Carolina assistant John Blake, but didn't enroll and sat out last year.
Townsend was rated a four-star defensive tackle by Scout.com last season.
NCCU SIGNS GOLDSBORO STAR: N.C. Central football coach Mose Rison on Monday announced the signing of Anthony Council, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound running back from Goldsboro High.
Council was the fourth-leading rusher in North Carolina in 2007, running for 1,829 yards (182.9 per game) and 23 touchdowns.
RODRIGUEZ LAWSUIT HEADS BACK TO STATE COURT: The lawsuit over a $4 million buyout clause in the contract of former West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez will be heard in state court.
WVU is essentially an arm of state government, not an independent agency, and lawsuits involving state government can be heard only in the state court system, U.S. District Judge John P. Bailey said Monday.
He sent the case back to Monongalia County Circuit Court in Morgantown, W.Va., where it was filed Dec. 27 after Rodriguez resigned to take the head coaching job at Michigan.
LSU'S PITTMAN GETS SIXTH YEAR: LSU defensive end Kirston Pittman was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA, the school announced Monday.
Pittman, who missed all the Tigers' 2005 and 2006 seasons with foot and ankle injuries, formally applied for an extension in early January.
After reviewing Pittman's documentation, the NCAA granted the additional year of eligibility.
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