Here’s to the talented North Carolinians whose fancy footwork propels them to great heights, nimble speeds, and feats of creativity.
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Livingstone College Kicked Off a Football Tradition
A game played by Livingstone College in Salisbury and Biddle University in Charlotte — now Johnson C. Smith University — was the first football game between black colleges in United States history.
Jason Brown’s Journey From Football to Farming
One of the highest-paid centers in the NFL walked away from football at the peak of his career. His new life on a farm in Louisburg, just 30 minutes from where he grew up, was much harder, and happier, than he ever thought possible.
“The Greatest Homecoming on Earth” at NC A&T
You don’t just walk into “The Greatest Homecoming on Earth” at North Carolina A&T State University. You step into it. You glide and you dance and you bring your best game.
NC A&T’s Marching Band is a Machine Built on Tradition
North Carolina A&T has a marching band that’s unlike any other, and a tradition that goes back generations, often in the same family.
Davidson College’s Mascot is Wild at Heart
Almost 100 years ago, Davidson College adopted the Wildcat as its mascot. And then it started adopting real, live wildcats.
North Carolina Football Team Trivia Across All Divisions
Brush up on your trivia about North Carolina’s NCAA football teams, and dazzle your fellow tailgaters with your knowledge.
NC State Wide Receiver’s Journey from Walk-On to Starter
From Friday nights in Apex to Saturday afternoons in Raleigh, a Wolfpack wide receiver chases his gridiron dream.
Appalachian State Fans Take School Spirit on the Road
Home-field advantage is fine, but the true nature of Appalachian State football emerges when the team and its fans get out of town.
