232 Results for butch davis

BD to ND? So far it's just a rumor

Heather Dinich, ACC

UNC coach Butch Davis' name has been associated with the opening at Notre Dame. That doesn't mean he's...

Blog | November 30, 2009

What we learned in the ACC: Week 13

Heather Dinich, ACC

...know it. It was Virginia's first nine-loss season since 1982. Tom O'Brien > Butch Davis in rivalry. It doesn't matter that UNC is going bowling and NC State is not...

Blog | November 29, 2009

ACC returning to form

Heather Dinich, ACC

...the ACC has turned into its old self. Clemson is flopping, Tom O'Brien is beating Butch Davis, and Riley Skinner is looking like an MVP. NC State just blocked a UNC kick and...

Blog | November 28, 2009

ACC's lunchtime links

Heather Dinich, ACC

...upon to fill in for his ailing mentor, NC State offensive coordinator Dana Bible. UNC coach Butch Davis says that Russell Wilson, with the exception of C.J. Spiller, "is the most dynamic player...

Blog | November 27, 2009

ACC's lunchtime links

Heather Dinich, ACC

...the weekly pulse of both teams. Even if UNC loses to NC State this weekend, coach Butch Davis deserves credit for the Tar Heels' improbable comeback. Virginia might not have it all together, but...

Blog | November 23, 2009

ACC needs staff stability

Heather Dinich, ACC

...Duke. Miami coach Randy Shannon is wrapping up his third, as are Tom O'Brien and Butch Davis, who, considering the transition in the league, seem like longtime neighbors at their respective schools after...

Blog | November 19, 2009

UNC arrives late to Coastal Division party

Heather Dinich, ACC

...though, it's still possible for the program to have its best finish yet under coach Butch Davis. UNC doesn't have to win the ACC championship game or even the division to show...

Blog | November 16, 2009

What we learned in the ACC: Week 11

Heather Dinich, ACC

...bid to prove it. This team looks capable of a nine or 10-win season in Butch Davis' third year. Florida State can exhale about its quarterback situation. For rookie E.J. Manuel to...

Blog | November 15, 2009

Backups to be featured in key ACC matchups

Heather Dinich, ACC

...ACC in Miami, which is holding opponents to 122.9 rushing yards per game. UNC coach Butch Davis said it will be tough to replace Draughn, but the staff has since moved Anthony Elzy...

Blog | November 13, 2009

UNC's turnaround cause for Canes' concern

Heather Dinich, ACC

...one win shy of bowl eligibility heading into Saturday's game against Miami, North Carolina coach Butch Davis still hasn't talked about the postseason possibility with his players. Nope, Davis said. Not at...

Blog | November 11, 2009

USA Today report: Coaches' salaries

Heather Dinich, ACC

...291,700) -- record: 3-6 Ralph Friedgen: $1,877,095 (base $267,468) -- record: 2-7 Butch Davis: $1,702,000 -- record: 6-3 Tom O'Brien: $1,200,000 (base $625,000) -- record...

Blog | November 10, 2009

ACC's lunchtime links

Heather Dinich, ACC

...with winning records for the first time since the 1994 season. It's no wonder coach Butch Davis only gave the Tar Heels about 10 hours to enjoy their win over Virginia Tech. This...

Blog | November 03, 2009

UNC win over Hokies not 'a fluke'

Heather Dinich, ACC

...increased their chances of finishing the season with a bowl game and a respectable record in Butch Davis' third season. I think the guys needed the win -- skip the records and all that -- just...

Blog | November 02, 2009

Friday mailblog

Heather Dinich, ACC

...worth it. T. White in New Haven, Conn., writes: so is it time for UNC coach Butch Davis to bench TJ Yates and start preparing for the future? He has yet to preform consistently...

Blog | October 30, 2009

Happy Halloween, ACC fans

Heather Dinich, ACC

...Boston College. Former coach Jeff Jagodzinski was fired for interviewing with the Jets. Former starting quarterback Dominique Davis transferred. Linebacker Mark Herzlich was diagnosed with cancer. Linebacker Mike McLaughlin injured his Achilles. This week, backup...

Blog | October 30, 2009