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What is a Tar Heel? Explaining North Carolina basketball nickname ahead of March Madness Sweet 16
Here's the history of Kansas' nickname: The expression "tar heel" has a more literal connection than some might expect. It refers to workers who accumulated tar on their heels while working ...
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Ranking the Best College Basketball Mascots of All Time
College basketball isn’t just about buzzer-beaters and championship dreams; it’s also about the iconic mascots prowling the ...
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How to pick your NCAA tournament bracket based on team mascots
If you want to pick your bracket in hopes that the mascots themselves will take the court ... well, you probably shouldn't be picking brackets. But if you insist, go with demons and anthropomorphic ...
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Happy anniversary, Mr. and Ms. Wuf. The love story behind NCSU’s enduring mascot couple
A host of cheerleaders flocked around her as NC State University’s chancellor presented his mascot daughter to a beaming Mr. Wuf ... especially considering the 44th anniversary has the Tar ...
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How a faceless cowboy and a Johnny Cash-style ballad aim to heat up NC’s Texas Pete
No foodstuff inspires greater loyalty inside Tar Heel borders than Texas Pete ... a jingle and a fleshed-out identity for its cowboy mascot. Still faceless, still wearing a hat shaped like ...
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UNC Football Adds 'Big U-Hall' Commit to 2026 Haul
Hall, who advertises his "Big U-Hall" nickname on social media ... ALSO READ: Huge 2026 Tar Heel Target Advertises Chat With UNC Head Coach Stay tuned to North Carolina Tar Heels On SI for ...