GREENSBORO -- UNC quarterback T.J. Yates took part in the annual golf outing at the ACC Football Kickoff on Monday morning -- and won the award for closest to the pin.
When his victory was announced at lunch, the senior quipped, "Am I allowed to accept this?" as he was handed his prize.
It was a wry one-liner in the face of the fact that the NCAA is investigating whether Tar Heels players received extra benefits from agent
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As I've stated before, TJ
Tue, 07/27/2010 - 14:36 — mad_maxAs I've stated before, TJ sure is learning a lot from this "adversity". Maybe the kid should keep his mouth shut and focus on trying to throw more TD's than INTs. If I were Butch, I'd be dropping the hammer on TJ for his childish remarks.
Ironic...
Tue, 07/27/2010 - 13:13 — heelsno1TJ Yates won a "closest to the pin" award in an amateur golf tournament. If only TJ could be that accurate in passing the football to receivers wearing the same uniform that he wears.
Good thing it was not a contest involving frisbee golf!
No word on....
Tue, 07/27/2010 - 14:37 — JPDOhiowhether he missed the putt.
The real question is whether
Tue, 07/27/2010 - 16:26 — mad_maxThe real question is whether or not the UNC fans in the gallery started booing after he missed the putt.
Good question
Tue, 07/27/2010 - 16:15 — SurferI don't know, but be assured, there were no "gimmies".
a quick wit...
Mon, 07/26/2010 - 23:31 — UNC1998and dry sense of humor are gifts that I share. Another thing we share is the inability to play qb. In all seriousness I hope the best for @jtsetay. If he's doing well then UNC will be doing really well.
my point to a "t."
Tue, 07/27/2010 - 10:27 — gvillegatr"If he's doing well then UNC will be doing really well."
I made this point to a buddy a few weeks ago. If TJ is still QB midway through the season, then UNC is playing good football.
time will tell.