2009 North Carolina Tar Heels football team

American college football season January 2013 February 2026 2009 North Carolina Tar Heels football Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division ACC 0–5 0–4 8North Carolina has vacated all wins from the 2008 and 2009 football seasons: http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/unc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/NOAresponse091911.pdf North Carolina Response to Notice of NCAA Allegations September 19, 2011 September 19, 2011 October 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111011212731/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/unc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/NOAresponse091911.pdf dead 4 Butch Davis 3rd John Shoop 3rd Pro-style Everett Withers 2nd 4–3 Jordan Hemby Kyle Jolly Quan Sturdivant Cam Thomas Kennedy Tinsley E. J. Wilson T. J. Yates Kenan Memorial Stadium Meineke Car Care Bowl L 17–19 vs. Pittsburgh The 2009 North Carolina Tar Heels football team represented the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a member of Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by third-year head coach Butch Davis, the Tar Heels played their home games at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina finished the season 8–5 overall and 4–4 in ACC play to place fourth in the Coastal Division. The Tar Heels lost to Pittsburgh in the Meineke Car Care Bowl. In 2011, North Carolina vacated all its wins from the 2008 season and 2009 seasons. Preseason Key losses On January 5, 2009 starting wide-receiver Hakeem Nicks announced that he would forgo his senior year in order to enter the 2009 NFL draft. In just three years Nicks had set 14 school records, including career receptions (181), career receiving yards (2,580), and career touchdowns (21). In his senior season, Nicks was named first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference after catching 68 passes for 1,222 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was the only player in UNC history with more than 1,000 yards receiving in a season. The following are some of the other key players who will no longer play for North Carolina in the 2009 season: Offense James "Cooter" Arnold (WR) Bryon Bishop (OG) Calvin Darity (OG) Brooks Foster (WR) Hakeem Nicks (WR) Richard Quinn (TE) Garrett Reynolds (OT) Brandon Tate (WR) Defense Trimane Goddard (S) Mark Paschal (LB) Chase Rice (LB) Special teams: Terrence Brown (P) Key returns For 2009, the Tar Heels are likely to return numerous starters from the previous season. The following players will maintain their playing eligibility and in all likelihood will return for the season: Offense T. J. Yates (QB), returning leader in passing touchdowns (11) Shaun Draughn (RB), returning leader in rushing yards (866) Greg Little (WR), returning leader in passing yards (146) Defense Kendric Burney (CB), returning leader in interceptions (3) Deunta Williams (S), returning leader in interceptions (3) Quan Sturdivant (LB), returning leader in total tackles (122) Bruce Carter (LB), returning leader in sacks (5) and tackles for loss (11) Special teams: Casey Barth (K), returning leader in field goals made (10) Jay Wooten (K), returning leader in kick-offs (71) Recruiting As of February 6, 2009, Scout.com rated North Carolina's 2009 recruiting class as 5th in the nation, Rivals.com ranked North Carolina's recruiting class as 6th, and ESPN ranked 12th. Joshua Adams (WR) and Kevin Reddick (LB) plan to enroll in January 2009 and do not count against the limit of 25 recruits per year. The other following players have offered North Carolina non-binding verbal commitments. These pledges can become binding when recruits sign their National Letters of Intent on February 4, 2009. yes yes 2009 Joshua Adams WR Cheshire, CT Cheshire Academy 6 4 200 4.5 2008-02-07 3 4 78 Hawatha Bell LB Matthews, NC David W. Butler HS 6 1 230 4.49 2008-11-22 4 4 78 A.J. Blue ATH Dallas, NC Hargrave Military Academy 6 2 205 4.6 2008-08-09 4 4 75 Travis Bond OL Windsor, NC Bertie HS 6 7 320 5.2 2009-01-19 3 3 80 Jheranie Boyd WR Gastonia, NC Ashbrook HS 6 2 185 4.43 2008-11-06 4 4 83 Prizell Brown TE Brenham, TX Blinn College 6 4 259 4.65 2008-11-25 2 3 N/A D.J. Bunn DB Smithfield, NC Smithfield-Selma HS 5 11 190 4.63 2008-02-16 2 3 75 Curtis Campbell DB Chesapeake, VA Grassfield HS 6 2 205 4.47 2008-07-31 2 2 77 David Collins OL Kernersville, NC East Forsyth HS 6 7 290 5.3 2008-03-06 3 3 69 Ray Ray Davis WR Monroe, NC Sun Valley HS 6 0 197 4.6 2008-02-16 3 3 77 Justin Dixon LB Smithfield, NC Smithfield-Selma HS 6 1 230 4.5 2008-02-16 4 4 78 Johnnie Farms OL Perry, GA Perry HS 6 2 306 5.2 2008-11-23 4 4 78 C.J. Feagles P Ridgewood, NJ Ridgewood HS 5 11 180 N/A 2008-06-27 2 2 40 Hunter Furr ATH Lewisville, NC Mount Tabor HS 6 0 204 4.4 2008-02-16 3 3 76 Angelo Hadley DB Seffner, FL Armwood HS 5 11 190 4.5 2008-12-18 3 3 74 Erik Highsmith WR Vanceboro, NC West Craven HS 6 2 170 4.45 2008-10-22 2 2 75 Josh Hunter DB Charlotte, NC Mallard Creek HS 6 1 175 4.4 2008-10-09 3 4 78 Mywan Jackson DB Seffner, FL Armwood HS 5 11 170 4.5 2008-01-08 3 3 74 Jared McAdoo DT Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill HS 6 2 290 5.06 2008-03-03 3 4 80 Josh McKie ATH Mauldin, SC Mauldin HS 6 0 180 4.5 2008-02-17 3 3 76 Donte Paige-Moss DE Jacksonville, NC Northside HS 6 4 235 4.58 2008-03-10 5 5 82 Shane Mularkey LB Norcross, GA Greater Atlanta CS 6 2 210 – 2008-07-07 2 2 73 Kevin Reddick LB New Bern, NC Hargrave Military Academy 6 2 230 4.65 2008-08-09 4 4 78 Bryn Renner QB West Springfield, VA West Springfield HS 6 3 185 4.75 2008-03-26 4 4 81 Jerrell Rhodes RB Durham, NC CE Jordan HS 5 9 195 4.48 2008-9-29 3 3 77 Gene Robinson DB Memphis, TN Whitehaven HS 5 10 170 4.5 2009-01-19 3 3 80 Terry Shankle DB Norwood, NC South Stanly HS 5 10 170 4.43 2008-11-24 4 4 79 Donavan Tate ATH Cartersville, GA Cartersville HS 6 2 200 4.5 2008-12-03 4 4 82 Brennan Williams OL West Roxbury, MA Catholic Memorial 6 6 275 4.97 2009-01-03 4 4 77 yes 2009 North Carolina Commit List for 2009 Scout.com Football Recruiting: North Carolina RecruitTracker 2008: North Carolina northcarolina 153 5 6 2009-01-11 Coaching staff Name Position"North Carolina Coaching Staff https://web.archive.org/web/20071214175159/http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/fbccoaches.html December 14, 2007 ." tarheelblue.com. Retrieved on January 28, 2008. Seasons in Position Butch Davis Head coach 3rd John Blake Associate head coach / recruiting coordinator / defensive line 3rd Ken Browning Running backs 16th Jeff Connors Strength and conditioning coordinator 9th Steve Hagen Tight Ends 3rd John Lovett Special teams coordinator / Defensive Assistant 3rd Sam Pittman Offensive Line 3rd John Shoop Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks 3rd Tommy Thigpen Linebackers 5th Charlie Williams Wide Receivers 3rd Everett Withers Defensive coordinator / defensive backs 2nd Roster Wide Receiver 3 Joshua Adams – Freshman 8 Greg Little – Junior 11 Joshua McKie – Freshman 34 Johnny White – Junior 25 Lee Browne – Freshman 81 Quentin Plair – Junior 82 Todd Harrelson – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 83 Dwight Jones – Sophomore 85 Rashad Mason – Sophomore 87 Jheranie Boyd – Freshman 88 Erik Highsmith – Freshman 1 Mar'vese Lanier – Junior Offensive lineman 55 Trey Strickland – Sophomore 62 David Collins – Freshman 64 Jonathan Cooper – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 65 Cam Holland – Sophomore 66 Mike Ingersoll – Junior 67 Greg Elleby – Junior 69 Lowell Dyer – Senior 70 Alan Pelc – Junior 71 Carl Gaskins – Sophomore 72 Kyle Jolly – Senior 74 Sam Ellis – Junior 76 Travis Bond – Freshman 78 Kevin Bryant – Sophomore 79 Brennan Williams – Freshman H-back 33 Christian Wilson – Sophomore Tight End 17 Zack Pianalto – Junior 80 Ed Barham – Junior 84 Vince Jacobs – Junior 86 Randy White – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 95 Nelson Hurst – Sophomore Quarterback 2 Bryn Renner – Freshman 7 Mike Paulus – Sophomore 13 T. J. Yates – Sophomore 14 Braden Hanson – Freshman Running Back 5 Jamal Womble – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 23 Steven Hatley – Sophomore 30 Carter Brown Sophomore 40 Hunter Furr – Freshman 45 Devon Ramsay – Sophomore Tailback 6 Anthony Elzy – Junior 20 Shaun Draughn – Junior 32 Ryan Houston – Junior Fullback 4 Bobby Rome – Senior 43 Curtis Byrd – Junior Defensive tackle 9 Marvin Austin – Junior 91 Tydreke Powell – Sophomore 93 Cam Thomas – Senior 96 Tavares Brown – Senior 97 Aleric Mullins – Senior Defensive End 42 Robert Quinn – Sophomore 75 Jared McAdoo – Freshman 78 Jordan Nix – Sophomore 86 Adam Curry – Sophomore 90 Quinton Coples – Sophomore 92 E. J. Wilson – Senior 94 Michael McAdoo – Sophomore 98 Donte Paige-Moss – Freshman Cornerback 10 Melvin Williams – Senior 12 Charles Brown – Junior 16 Kendric Burney – Junior 23 Jordan Hemby – Senior 29 Brian Gupton – Sophomore 37 LeCount Fantroy – Sophomore Linebacker 33 Hayden Hunter – Junior 35 Herman Davidson – Sophomore 36 Kennedy Tinsley – Senior 45 Josh Bridges – Sophomore 47 Zach Brown – Sophomore 48 Kevin Reddick – Freshman 49 Ryan Taylor – Senior 51 Brian Roberts – Sophomore 52 Quan Sturdivant – Junior 53 Hawatha Bell – Freshman 54 Bruce Carter – Junior 55 Linwan Euwell – Sophomore 57 Dion Guy – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 58 Ebele Okakpu – Sophomore Safety 7 Josh Stewart – Junior 21 Da'Norris Searcy – Junior 25 Matt Merletti – Junior 27 Deunta Williams – Junior 28 Jonathan Smith – Junior 32 Tyler Caldwell – Senior Deep Snapper 51 Trevor Stuart – Junior 61 Mark House – Junior Punter / Place Kicker 11 Casey Barth – Sophomore 30 C.J. Feagles – Freshman 39 Grant Schallock – Junior 44 Trase Jones – Junior Schedule 2009 AP Eastern September 5 6:00 p.m. v y 21 The Citadel Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC ESPN360 40–6 58,500 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292480153 Citadel Bulldogs vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Box Score ESPN September 5, 2009 March 24, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100320140252/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292480153 March 20, 2010 live September 12 12:00 p.m. v y y 19 Connecticut Rentschler Field East Hartford, CT ESPNU 12–10 38,087 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292550041 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Connecticut Huskies Box Score ESPN September 12, 2009 March 24, 2010 September 19 12:00 p.m. v y 24 East Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC ESPN2 31–17 58,000 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292620153 East Carolina Pirates vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Box Score ESPN September 19, 2009 March 24, 2010 September 26 12:00 p.m. l y 22 Georgia Tech Bobby Dodd Stadium Atlanta, GA Raycom 7–24 50,114 source https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292690059 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Box Score ESPN September 26, 2009 March 24, 2010 October 3 12:00 p.m. l Virginia Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC South's Oldest Rivalry Raycom 3–16 57,500 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292760153 Virginia Cavaliers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Box Score ESPN October 3, 2009 March 24, 2010 October 10 3:30 p.m. v y Georgia Southern Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC ESPN360 42–12 47,000 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292830153 Georgia Southern Eagles vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Box Score ESPN October 10, 2009 March 24, 2010 October 22 8:00 p.m. l Florida State Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC ESPN 27–30 58,000 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292950153 Florida State Seminoles vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Box Score ESPN October 22, 2009 March 24, 2010 October 29 7:30 p.m. v y Virginia Tech 14 Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA ESPN 20–17 66,233 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=293020259 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Box Score ESPN October 29, 2009 March 24, 2010 November 7 3:30 p.m. v Duke Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC Victory Bell ESPNU 19–6 59,750 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=293110153 Duke Blue Devils vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Box Score ESPN November 7, 2009 March 24, 2010 November 14 3:30 p.m. v Miami (FL) 12 Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC ABC/ESPN 33–24 57,500 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=293180153 Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Box Score ESPN November 14, 2009 March 24, 2010 November 21 12:00 p.m. v y Boston College Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA ESPN2 31–13 41,272 http://content.usatoday.com/sportsdata/football/ncaaf/game/NorthCarolina_BostonCollege/2009/11/21 November 21, 2009 North Carolina vs. Boston College USA Today March 24, 2010 November 28 12:00 p.m. l y 23 NC State Carter–Finley Stadium Raleigh, NC rivalry ESPN2 27–28 57,583 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=293320152 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Box Score ESPN November 28, 2009 March 24, 2010 December 26 4:30 p.m. l y y Pittsburgh 17 Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, NC Meineke Car Care Bowl ESPN 17–19 50,389 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=293600153 Pittsburgh Panthers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Box Score ESPN December 26, 2009 March 24, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100320131329/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293600153 March 20, 2010 live https://archive.org/details/carolinafootball2010a/page/121/mode/1up UNC Football Media Guide, 2011 Game summaries The Citadel The Citadel 0 0 0 6 #20 North Carolina 0 23 7 10 North Carolina had its best rushing game under coach Butch Davis with 260 total rushing yards (its most since 2004), and Shaun Draughn rushing for 118 yards, his fourth 100-yard rushing game. T. J. Yates threw two touchdown passes and threw for 114 yards.UNC Blasts The Citadel Behind 375 Yards Total Offense http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292480153 https://web.archive.org/web/20090911085144/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292480153 dead September 11, 2009 ESPN September 5, 2009 December 29, 2014 UConn 2009 Connecticut Huskies football team #19 North Carolina 0 0 0 12 UConn 0 3 7 0 North Carolina managed to come back by scoring 12 points against Connecticut in the fourth quarter to win the game. North Carolina gained its final two points when Connecticut's senior tackle Dan Ryan was flagged for holding North Carolina's end Robert Quinn in the end zone, which gave North Carolina a safety, with 1:32 left in the fourth quarter.Late Holding Call Dooms UConn's Upset Bid Over UNC http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292550041 https://web.archive.org/web/20090915185347/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292550041 dead September 15, 2009 ESPN September 12, 2009 December 29, 2014 ECU 2009 East Carolina Pirates football team East Carolina 7 7 0 3 #19 North Carolina 7 14 3 7 Georgia Tech 2009 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team #18 North Carolina 0 0 0 7 Georgia Tech 7 3 0 14 left|thumb Virginia 2009 Virginia Cavaliers football team Virginia 0 6 3 7 North Carolina 0 0 3 0 Georgia Southern Georgia Southern 7 0 3 2 North Carolina 14 28 0 0 Florida State 2009 Florida State Seminoles football team Florida State 3 3 14 10 North Carolina 14 3 7 3 Virginia Tech 2009 Virginia Tech Hokies football team North Carolina 0 7 7 6 #14 Virginia Tech 0 0 7 10 Duke 2009 Duke Blue Devils football team Duke 3 3 0 0 North Carolina 3 3 3 10 Miami 2009 Miami Hurricanes football team #14 Miami 0 7 10 7 24 North Carolina 0 20 3 10 33 Miami and North Carolina last met at Miami on September 27, 2008 in a game won by UNC 28–24. Miami is 5–7 all time versus UNC. Boston College 2009 Boston College Eagles football team North Carolina 21 0 0 10 Boston College 3 10 0 0 The Tar Heels defeated a Boston College team that was playing for an outside shot at a trip to the ACC Championship Game. The UNC defense stifled the Eagles offense for much of the game, holding them to 0 conversions on 13 3rd down attempts. Freshman Boston College quarterback David Shinskie threw for more yards to the Tar Heels defenders than to his own team. His four interceptions were returned for a total of 133 yards, while his twelve completions gained only 101 yards. Tar Heels DB Kendric Burney's interception return for a touchdown was his second in as many games. Cam Thomas added another defensive touchdown on a fumble return. UNC's offense had four turnovers of their own (3 T. J. Yates interceptions, 1 fumble by Erik Highsmith), and struggled to move the ball for much of the game. The UNC running attack was slowed due to a lower extremity injury to Ryan Houston who was sidelined for most of the second half. However, he did return for a 1-yard touchdown run. UNC's stout defense once again came up with big plays in the Tar Heel's fourth straight win. North Carolina State 2009 North Carolina State Wolfpack football team North Carolina 3 21 3 0 North Carolina State 0 14 7 7 Pittsburgh–Meineke Car Care Bowl 2009 Pittsburgh Panthers football team Pittsburgh 0 13 3 3 North Carolina 7 3 7 0 Rankings 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 15 4 7 21 20 19 19 24 19 22 18 RV RV RV NR NR NR NR RV NR NR RV NR NR NR NR NR NR NR RV RV NR NR RV RV NR RV 25 RV NR 23 24 RV 24 RV RV RV NR RV RV RV NR NR NR References North Carolina Category:North Carolina Tar Heels football seasons North Carolina Tar Heels football