CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina tailback Shaun Draughn can't really blame people for pronouncing his name incorrectly for the first two-thirds of the season.
After all, the sophomore was a reserve safety last year — meaning his name wasn't exactly announced on television all that often — and even he knows his name has more of a ring to it if you pronounce it as a rhyme.
But for the record, it's pronounced "Drone," not "Drawn."
"Everybody always says, 'That's a great name; it rhymes and it sounds cool,'" the Draughn said, laughing. "But no, it's DRONE."
Robbi Pickeral has covered ACC sports for The News & Observer since 2003. She can be reached at
Comments
Reminds me of Tony Dorsett.
Wed, 11/12/2008 - 18:16 — bwtarheelReminds me of Tony Dorsett. He was "DOR sett" until he became famous. Then he became "dor SETT". Just kidding Shaun. If you keep bringing it every week I'll be glad to call you King Drone, Killer Bee, or anything else! Thanks for the enjoyment you provide.
Somebody...
Tue, 11/11/2008 - 17:15 — scocca...tell Woody Durham.