Pat Welter
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Welter: Cormac Ryan has already cemented a place in Carolina history and he's not done yet
Carolina has players that have grown and developed in Chapel Hill like RJ Davis and Armando Bacot, but this team wouldn't be complete without sixth year player Cormac Ryan. Ryan is a two-time transfer and will only be able to play here one season, but it's already been an impactful one. WRAL's Pat Welter sat down with Ryan to discuss his growing legacy, NYC roots and the haters.
Tags: cormac ryan, UNC
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Welter: Like his signature burrito, RJ Davis has all the ingredients rolled into one
RJ Davis is re-writing his UNC legacy during a career senior season. Winning never tasted so good. WRAL's Pat Welter sat down with Davis to try the RJ Davis Cajun shrimp burrito at the O'YA Cantina in Chapel Hill. They discussed food, fashion, RJ's career year, Caleb Love, and winning a national title.
Tags: RJ Davis, Our Take, UNC, NIL, Pat Welter
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Welter: With the transfer portal, don't hate the player, hate the game
With the transfer portal opening a record number of players are expected to be on the move, especially at the games most important position, quarterback. UNC was lucky to hold on to Drake Maye last season. This year NC State saw MJ Morris bench himself in order to red shirt and ultimately transfer out. The combination of NIL and the transfer portal is clearly out of control. WRAL's Pat Welter says don't hate on the players, hate on the system that's allowing this to happen.
Tags: NIL, MJ Morris, NC State, UNC, Drake Maye, Riley Leonard
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Welter: UNC grass might not be greener, but the culture needs a different shade of blue whether Mack Brown stays or goes
NC State beat UNC 39-20 to finish the regular season. After the back Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown put the blame on himself. WRAL's Pat Welter explores what has gone wrong for the Tar Heels and right for the Wolfpack under their head coaches.
Tags: Our Take, UNC, NC State, Mack Brown, Dave Doeren
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Welter: Bryce Young is the future, but he's paying for the Panthers sins of the past
Bryce Young struggled in his debut which is nothing new for a No. 1 overall pick. The problem isn't so much Young, but the offensive talent around him. He's the teams future, but he's limited by the mistakes of the past.
Tags: Our Take, Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young, Frank Reich, David Tepper
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Welter: It's now or never for Carolina football to take the next step
With Heisman contender Drake Maye back at QB and depth of talent/experience on both sides of the ball, it feels like now or never for Mack Brown and the Carolina Tar Heels to make a run at the ACC title and college football playoff.
Tags: UNC, Drake Maye, Mack Brown, Our Take, Pat Welter
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Welter: High School NIL won't be easy, but it's our responsibility to make it work
Pat Welter weighs in on the NIL in high school debate in North Carolina.
Tags: Our Take, NIL
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Welter: Rod Brind'Amour breathes a breath of peppermint fresh air into Hurricanes
Rod Brind'Amour has led the Hurricanes to their fifth straight playoff appearance. Since taking over as head coach in 2018 you could say he's breathed a breath of fresh air into the franchise. As Pat Welter found out, that breath happens to be peppermint fresh.
Tags: Rod Brind'Amour, Carolina Hurricanes, Our Take
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Welter: By skipping the NIT, Carolina's season mercifully comes to an end
The story of this year was last year and it poisoned Carolina's hopes of getting back to the national championship. By skipping the NIT the Tar Heels can get a head start working out their issues and they'll need it because there's a long list.
Tags: UNC, Hubert Davis, Our Take, Armando Bacot, NCAA Tournament
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Welter: Duke took a trust fall with Jon Scheyer and landed in the history books with 22nd ACC title
We knew Jon Scheyer had charm, but now we know he can coach. Sure he had the number one recruiting class and was set up to succeed by Mike Krzyzewski, but if you can't see how impressive Scheyer was this season, you didn't watch Duke.
Tags: Jon Scheyer, Duke, ACC, Our Take
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Welter: I'm not mad, Carolina, just disappointed
North Carolina far exceeded anyone's wildest expectations last season, and were treated like heroes. This year we are seeing what happens when dangerously high expectations are not met.
Tags: UNC, Hubert Davis, Our Take
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Welter: UNC's struggles under Mack Brown are ironic, don't you think
UNC lost 45-32 to Notre Dame Saturday in a game that featured many familiar problems. A key moment in the game felt ironic, but Pat Welter explains why UNC's issues aren't the opposite of what you should expect, they are what you should plan to see.
Tags: Our Take, UNC, Mack Brown, Notre Dame
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