North Carolina Tar Heels 2012 Spring Preview

Bryn Renner and the Tar Heels will look drastically different under new head coach Larry Fedora

The journey to claim the 2012 national title begins in February, March and April, as 124 college football teams open up spring practice over the next three months. Athlon will preview some of the top teams and storylines across the nation, as the countdown to 2012 inches closer.

North Carolina Tar Heels 2012 Spring Preview

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NCAA Bowl Ban on UNC Will Impact Tar Heels' 2012 Season

How Will the NCAA Penalties Affect North Carolina in 2012?

The verdict is in and the news is not good for North Carolina. A NCAA investigation regarding improper benefits and other violations under former coach Butch Davis has concluded, with the NCAA levying some significant penalties against the program. North Carolina was found to have committed multiple violations, including academic fraud, failure to monitor, ineligible participation of players and impermissible agent benefits.

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2012 ACC Schedule Analysis

Can Tajh Boyd lead Clemson to an ACC title in 2012?

By Braden Gall (@BradenGall on twitter) and Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven)

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2012 ACC Football Schedules

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Boston College

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Gunner Kiel: Indiana to LSU to Notre Dame Indecision

Heralded quarterback is just another college football prospect with commitment issues.

By Patrick Snow (@AthlonSnowman)

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Very Early 2012 ACC Predictions

Is Florida State the team to beat in 2012?

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

Very Early 2012 ACC Predictions

Atlantic Division

1. Florida State

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2012 Quarterback Rankings: ACC

The ACC is the deepest quarterback league in the nation in 2012.

-by Braden Gall (follow at @BradenGall)

There is no doubt this is the era of the Quarterback.

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Independence Bowl Preview: North Carolina vs. Missouri

Giovani Bernard looks to cap off a terrific freshman season with a win over Missouri.

by Mark Ross

AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl
Missouri (7-5) vs. North Carolina (7-5)
Date: Dec. 26 at 5 p.m. ET
Location: Independence Stadium, Shreveport, La.

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Larry Fedora: Grading the North Carolina Hire

Bryn Renner and Tar Heels fans have a new coach. Coaches By the Numbers grades the hire.

-by CoachesByTheNumbers.com

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North Carolina Coaching Candidates

Who will be the Tar Heels' head coach in 2012?

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

North Carolina is the only ACC school likely to make a coaching change this season. After an off-the-field scandal and a NCAA investigation, Butch Davis was fired as the team’s coach in July. Everett Withers served as the team’s interim coach, leading the Tar Heels to a 7-5 record. Although Withers will have a chance to retain the job on a permanent basis, North Carolina will interview other candidates.