http://www.tarheeltimes.com/UNC Basketball, Football and Recruiting Newsen-US5/22/2013 3:00:46 PMhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48273.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48273.aspxLarry Fedora and his staff at North Carolina continue to build recruiting momentum in the 2014 class. After picking up four commitments in April, including ESPN 150 quarterback Caleb Henderson (Burke, Va./Lake Braddock), the Tar Heels have reeled in one of the top offensive playmakers in the Sunshine State, running back D'Ernest Johnson (Immokalee, Fla./Immokalee).Larry Fedora and his staff at North Carolina continue to build recruiting momentum in the 2014 class. After picking up four commitments in April, including ESPN 150 quarterback Caleb Henderson (Burke, Va./Lake Braddock), the Tar Heels have reeled in one of the top offensive playmakers in the Sunshine State, running back D'Ernest Johnson (Immokalee, Fla./Immokalee).Wed, 22 May 2013 14:59:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48234.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48234.aspxNorth Carolina is the latest school to offer 2015 Florida safety Ben Edwards, and the Tar Heels are one of the top teams on his list. "I really like North Carolina," said Edwards. "When I heard I received an offer from them I was really happy. I always wanted to go there, I just didn't tell anybody. I also like Miami, Georgia Tech, and Florida." Edwards currently holds offers from UNC, Boston College, UMass, Memphis, Navy, FIU, Tulsa, UAB, and a few others.North Carolina is the latest school to offer 2015 Florida safety Ben Edwards, and the Tar Heels are one of the top teams on his list. "I really like North Carolina," said Edwards. "When I heard I received an offer from them I was really happy. I always wanted to go there, I just didn't tell anybody. I also like Miami, Georgia Tech, and Florida." Edwards currently holds offers from UNC, Boston College, UMass, Memphis, Navy, FIU, Tulsa, UAB, and a few others.Mon, 20 May 2013 23:04:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48166.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48166.aspxFuture Tar Heel Brad Henson, an offensive lineman from Toms River (N.J.) Monsignor Donovan, is filing regular journal entries at InsideCarolina.com leading up to his UNC enrollment in June. "Offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic -- 'Coach Kap' -- taking over my recruitment was a blessing in disguise. The first time I met Coach Kap, I was kind of intimidated by him. But once I got to know him better, especially off the field, I realized that he’s a real good guy."Future Tar Heel Brad Henson, an offensive lineman from Toms River (N.J.) Monsignor Donovan, is filing regular journal entries at InsideCarolina.com leading up to his UNC enrollment in June. "Offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic -- 'Coach Kap' -- taking over my recruitment was a blessing in disguise. The first time I met Coach Kap, I was kind of intimidated by him. But once I got to know him better, especially off the field, I realized that he’s a real good guy."Thu, 16 May 2013 12:43:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48152.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48152.aspxSeven players remain committed to UNC, the most notable of which is four-star QB Caleb Henderson from Burke, Va. The Blue Devils gained three commitments recently, including RB Kerrion Moore who has the potential to make a difference in all three phases of the game. Moore joins WR Chris Taylor and OL Zach Harmon as newly committed Duke recruits. Before the Blue Devils gained three recruits in recent weeks, the Hokies had the most commitments — eight.Seven players remain committed to UNC, the most notable of which is four-star QB Caleb Henderson from Burke, Va. The Blue Devils gained three commitments recently, including RB Kerrion Moore who has the potential to make a difference in all three phases of the game. Moore joins WR Chris Taylor and OL Zach Harmon as newly committed Duke recruits. Before the Blue Devils gained three recruits in recent weeks, the Hokies had the most commitments — eight.Wed, 15 May 2013 23:57:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48149.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48149.aspxBraxton Berrios is a consensus three-star prospect in the class of 2014 from Leesville Road High School (NC); he could end up as a wide receiver, running back or defensive back in college. Berrios is getting plenty of attention from major-conference programs and has scholarship offers from Clemson, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, N.C. State and West Virginia, among others.Braxton Berrios is a consensus three-star prospect in the class of 2014 from Leesville Road High School (NC); he could end up as a wide receiver, running back or defensive back in college. Berrios is getting plenty of attention from major-conference programs and has scholarship offers from Clemson, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, N.C. State and West Virginia, among others.Wed, 15 May 2013 18:04:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48090.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48090.aspxT.J. Logan, who is headed to the University of North Carolina on a football scholarship, last week had been named the winner of the Pat Best Memorial Award as the 2013 NCHSAA Male Athlete of the Year, and he certainly lived up to his billing. He captured the 100 in a winning time of 10.65 seconds, won the 200 in 21.61, and then anchored the winning four by 100 relay team which broke the tape in 41.99 seconds. He was named the Most Valuable Performer of the men’s championships.T.J. Logan, who is headed to the University of North Carolina on a football scholarship, last week had been named the winner of the Pat Best Memorial Award as the 2013 NCHSAA Male Athlete of the Year, and he certainly lived up to his billing. He captured the 100 in a winning time of 10.65 seconds, won the 200 in 21.61, and then anchored the winning four by 100 relay team which broke the tape in 41.99 seconds. He was named the Most Valuable Performer of the men’s championships.Sun, 12 May 2013 00:52:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48079.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48079.aspxNorth Carolina Tar Heels - What they're selling: Coach Larry Fedora's offense has excited prospects. It seems to sell well to skill-position players. Yet offensive linemen have also been enticed since they can perfect pass-blocking while still being physical. What they're missing: Fedora will have to prove he can win at a high level to convince nearby prospects to stay close to home. UNC basketball will always overshadow UNC football.North Carolina Tar Heels - What they're selling: Coach Larry Fedora's offense has excited prospects. It seems to sell well to skill-position players. Yet offensive linemen have also been enticed since they can perfect pass-blocking while still being physical. What they're missing: Fedora will have to prove he can win at a high level to convince nearby prospects to stay close to home. UNC basketball will always overshadow UNC football.Sat, 11 May 2013 00:34:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48051.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48051.aspxLarry Fedora is the 35th head coach in North Carolina football history, and he got off on the right foot during season No. 1 in Chapel Hill, as the Tar Heels went 8-4 overall and tied for the best record in the Atlantic Coast Conference's Coastal Division. What is Fedora's vision for the program? How does he sell UNC to prospects? And, how vital does he think it is to keep the top players from leaving the state?Larry Fedora is the 35th head coach in North Carolina football history, and he got off on the right foot during season No. 1 in Chapel Hill, as the Tar Heels went 8-4 overall and tied for the best record in the Atlantic Coast Conference's Coastal Division. What is Fedora's vision for the program? How does he sell UNC to prospects? And, how vital does he think it is to keep the top players from leaving the state?Thu, 09 May 2013 12:08:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48022.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article48022.aspxDefensive tackle Jeremiah Clarke (Alexandria, Va./T.C. Williams) took the next step in the recruiting process Tuesday night by announcing his top six on Twitter. The 6-foot-4, 272-pound lineman said the schools on his short list now include Penn State, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Virginia, Miami (Fla.) and Tennessee. Clarke said in a text he's not yet sure whether he'll visit any of those schools again. The Virginia product is currently hoping to commit somewhere by the end of the month.Defensive tackle Jeremiah Clarke (Alexandria, Va./T.C. Williams) took the next step in the recruiting process Tuesday night by announcing his top six on Twitter. The 6-foot-4, 272-pound lineman said the schools on his short list now include Penn State, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Virginia, Miami (Fla.) and Tennessee. Clarke said in a text he's not yet sure whether he'll visit any of those schools again. The Virginia product is currently hoping to commit somewhere by the end of the month.Tue, 07 May 2013 22:23:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47959.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47959.aspxThree-star wide receiver Brandon Fritts, of Mentor, Ohio, opted to commit early to North Carolina, ignoring the potential for additional offers after he visited Chapel Hill. Fritts, who comes from the same high school as 2013 quarterback signee Mitch Trubisky, is expected to play a hybrid tight end/wide receiver position in the Tar Heels’ spread offense. Virginia Tech currently has the most members in its 2014 class with eight.Three-star wide receiver Brandon Fritts, of Mentor, Ohio, opted to commit early to North Carolina, ignoring the potential for additional offers after he visited Chapel Hill. Fritts, who comes from the same high school as 2013 quarterback signee Mitch Trubisky, is expected to play a hybrid tight end/wide receiver position in the Tar Heels’ spread offense. Virginia Tech currently has the most members in its 2014 class with eight.Fri, 03 May 2013 08:23:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47954.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47954.aspxFuture Tar Heel Brad Henson, an offensive lineman from Toms River (N.J.) Monsignor Donovan, is filing regular journal entries at InsideCarolina.com leading up to his UNC enrollment in June. "There were a few reasons why I wanted to keep the UNC official visit quiet, but the biggest one was I didn’t want anything to happen with (my University of Virginia commitment). I didn’t want them to discourage me from going."Future Tar Heel Brad Henson, an offensive lineman from Toms River (N.J.) Monsignor Donovan, is filing regular journal entries at InsideCarolina.com leading up to his UNC enrollment in June. "There were a few reasons why I wanted to keep the UNC official visit quiet, but the biggest one was I didn’t want anything to happen with (my University of Virginia commitment). I didn’t want them to discourage me from going."Thu, 02 May 2013 23:11:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47951.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47951.aspxThe Division I Board of Directors on Thursday maintained its support for higher grades and a core course progression for prospective student athletes, but adopted legislation that would keep for the foreseeable future the test score/grade-point average sliding scale at the current level for student-athlete access to financial aid, practice and competition in the first year.The Division I Board of Directors on Thursday maintained its support for higher grades and a core course progression for prospective student athletes, but adopted legislation that would keep for the foreseeable future the test score/grade-point average sliding scale at the current level for student-athlete access to financial aid, practice and competition in the first year.Thu, 02 May 2013 22:00:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47945.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47945.aspxT.J. Logan of Northern Guilford High School has been named the 2013 Male Athlete of the Year by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). Logan has been a standout throughout his Northern Guilford career in football, basketball, and outdoor track.In football, he helped lead the Nighthawks to three consecutive state championships, including rushing for 3,146 yards during the fall and earning MVP honor in the 2012 state championship game with 510 yards and eight touchdowns.T.J. Logan of Northern Guilford High School has been named the 2013 Male Athlete of the Year by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). Logan has been a standout throughout his Northern Guilford career in football, basketball, and outdoor track.In football, he helped lead the Nighthawks to three consecutive state championships, including rushing for 3,146 yards during the fall and earning MVP honor in the 2012 state championship game with 510 yards and eight touchdowns.Thu, 02 May 2013 12:56:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47937.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47937.aspxHow much is Lake Braddock junior quarterback Caleb Henderson, a recent UNC commit, encouraging former teammate Demornay Pierson-El to commit to the Tar Heels? “He’s definitely called me about UNC just about every other day or every other two,” said Pierson-El, a prospective physical therapy major. “He calls and leaves me messages. We’ve talked about going to the same college for years.”How much is Lake Braddock junior quarterback Caleb Henderson, a recent UNC commit, encouraging former teammate Demornay Pierson-El to commit to the Tar Heels? “He’s definitely called me about UNC just about every other day or every other two,” said Pierson-El, a prospective physical therapy major. “He calls and leaves me messages. We’ve talked about going to the same college for years.”Thu, 02 May 2013 00:18:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47890.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47890.aspxMentor junior wide receiver Brandon Fritts made a verbal commitment to North Carolina on Monday, pledging to reunite with quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who graduated from Mentor and enrolled at UNC in January. Fritts (6-foot-4, 215) visited UNC two weeks ago with his father, Bob, and said he found "a perfect fit.'' He was recruited to play a tight end/wideout hybrid in the Tar Heels' spread offense. Fritts also had offers from Minnesota, Akron, Ohio University, Bowling Green and Toledo.Mentor junior wide receiver Brandon Fritts made a verbal commitment to North Carolina on Monday, pledging to reunite with quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who graduated from Mentor and enrolled at UNC in January. Fritts (6-foot-4, 215) visited UNC two weeks ago with his father, Bob, and said he found "a perfect fit.'' He was recruited to play a tight end/wideout hybrid in the Tar Heels' spread offense. Fritts also had offers from Minnesota, Akron, Ohio University, Bowling Green and Toledo.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:24:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47864.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47864.aspxESPN 150 running back Elijah Hood (Charlotte, N.C./Charlotte Catholic) took a visit this weekend, and that was all it took. "Officially committing to The University of Notre Dame!" the nation's No. 8 running back wrote Sunday on Twitter after visiting South Bend, Ind. Hood, a four-star prospect ranked No. 49 overall in the ESPN 150, chose the Fighting Irish over his other top choice, North Carolina.ESPN 150 running back Elijah Hood (Charlotte, N.C./Charlotte Catholic) took a visit this weekend, and that was all it took. "Officially committing to The University of Notre Dame!" the nation's No. 8 running back wrote Sunday on Twitter after visiting South Bend, Ind. Hood, a four-star prospect ranked No. 49 overall in the ESPN 150, chose the Fighting Irish over his other top choice, North Carolina.Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:16:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47756.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47756.aspxIn the battle for top high-school football recruits, North Carolina seemed to score a big victory Monday night. Then things turned sour quickly. Virginia Beach wide receiver Jaason Lewis is only a high school sophomore, but at 6-foot-3, 230 pounds, he has already drawn offers from Virginia, Virginia Tech, Florida State, Michigan, and, he thought, UNC.In the battle for top high-school football recruits, North Carolina seemed to score a big victory Monday night. Then things turned sour quickly. Virginia Beach wide receiver Jaason Lewis is only a high school sophomore, but at 6-foot-3, 230 pounds, he has already drawn offers from Virginia, Virginia Tech, Florida State, Michigan, and, he thought, UNC.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:34:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47714.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47714.aspxWideout/athlete DeAndre Thompkins (Swansboro, N.C./Swansboro) -- No. 54 in the ESPN 150 -- has committed to Penn State, his high school coach said in a text message. Thompkins was on the sideline during the Blue-White Game and said, at the time, that he was enjoying himself. He was joined by his father and football coach Tim Laspada. He's now the headliner of this class and instantly helps Penn State's depth with his ability to play on both sides of the ball.Wideout/athlete DeAndre Thompkins (Swansboro, N.C./Swansboro) -- No. 54 in the ESPN 150 -- has committed to Penn State, his high school coach said in a text message. Thompkins was on the sideline during the Blue-White Game and said, at the time, that he was enjoying himself. He was joined by his father and football coach Tim Laspada. He's now the headliner of this class and instantly helps Penn State's depth with his ability to play on both sides of the ball.Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:59:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47710.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47710.aspxVirginia Tech got a 2014 commitment before the spring game from defensive back C.J. Reavis from Thomas Dale High in Chester, according to VTScoop.com and HokiesHaven.com. Reavis is ranked as a four-star player by both 247Sports and Rivals. He is the 20th athlete nationally and 250th-ranked overall player by Rivals, which lists him as a safety. Reavis had a long list of offers, including North Carolina, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Virginia, but had Tech and Tennessee at the top.Virginia Tech got a 2014 commitment before the spring game from defensive back C.J. Reavis from Thomas Dale High in Chester, according to VTScoop.com and HokiesHaven.com. Reavis is ranked as a four-star player by both 247Sports and Rivals. He is the 20th athlete nationally and 250th-ranked overall player by Rivals, which lists him as a safety. Reavis had a long list of offers, including North Carolina, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Virginia, but had Tech and Tennessee at the top.Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47694.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article47694.aspxFuture Tar Heel Brad Henson, an offensive lineman from Toms River (N.J.) Monsignor Donovan, is filing regular journal entries at InsideCarolina.com leading up to his UNC enrollment in June. "Getting that first offer was kind of surreal. I knew it was a possibility, but I didn’t know if it was going to happen. I went in with the mindset that I was going to do my best and whatever happens, happens."Future Tar Heel Brad Henson, an offensive lineman from Toms River (N.J.) Monsignor Donovan, is filing regular journal entries at InsideCarolina.com leading up to his UNC enrollment in June. "Getting that first offer was kind of surreal. I knew it was a possibility, but I didn’t know if it was going to happen. I went in with the mindset that I was going to do my best and whatever happens, happens."Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:10:00 -0400