By “coach“ As a coach at the collegiate level, I’ve kept quiet on a lot of things regarding Covid-19. We all have our own standpoints regarding Covid-19 and you are allowed to have your own viewpoint. Here’s mine. Canceling the…
Let. Them. Play.
Category: College
CCCC announces cancellation of fall sports season
Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Community College has canceled its fall sports season for the 2020-21 academic year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. CCCC competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), which announced on Monday that a…
One on One: Opposing sales of college athletes’ images: Racism?
by D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Do college sports programs represent a racist oppression of black student athletes? And is it racist of me to believe it would be a mistake to allow collegiate athletes to sell rights to…
NCAA Board of Governors moves toward allowing student-athlete compensation for endorsements and promotions
At its meeting this week, the Board of Governors supported rule changes to allow student-athletes to receive compensation for third-party endorsements both related to and separate from athletics. It also supports compensation for other student-athlete opportunities, such as social media,…
David Cutcliffe adds Chris Hampton to Duke football staff
Durham, NC – Duke head football coach David Cutcliffe announced Friday the addition of Chris Hampton, who joins the Blue Devil program as an assistant coach and will mentor the cornerbacks. Hampton, a former collegiate defensive back in the Southeastern Conference, brings nine years…
CCCC men’s basketball ready for 2019-2020 season
Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Community College men’s basketball coach Brad McDougald looks forward to coaching the 2019-20 edition of Cougar basketball. “We are still in the learning stage of the season,” said Coach McDougald, who is in his third…
ACCN to provide unprecedented coverage of ACC field hockey, volleyball and women’s soccer
Greensboro, NC – ACC Network (ACCN) the new, 24/7 national platform launching on August 22, 2019, will elevate the ACC’s field hockey, women’s soccer and volleyball programs with unprecedented national television coverage this fall. ACCN will exclusively televise 62 field…
NC State Baseball selected to NCAA’s Greenville Regional
Raleigh, NC – For the ninth time in 10 years, NC State baseball will be competing in NCAA Regional play. The Wolfpack has been selected as the No. 2 seed to the Greenville Regional, hosted by East Carolina at Lewis…
NC State’s ninth-inning rally stuns Wake Forest in ACC Baseball Tournament game
Durham, NC – Terrell Tatum’s two-run infield single keyed NC State’s four-run ninth inning that rallied the Wolfpack past Wake Forest 6-5 on Thursday night in the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship. NC State (42-15) trailed 5-2 entering the ninth before getting…
2019 ACC Baseball Tournament gets underway in Durham
Durham, NC – Pairings and game times have been set for the 2019 Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Championship, which gets underway Tuesday at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Louisville (43-13, 21-9 ACC) earned the No. 1 overall seed and will head…