How message boards paved the way for modern media coverage, part 2: North Carolina

07/20/22 • 57 min

In this 2-part season finale to "Brief History of Triangle Sports", Joe Ovies revisits what it was to be part of an online community at the turn of the century and how message boards provided a runway for some websites to become legit coverage outlets for NC State and North Carolina. Part 2 focuses on the Tar Heels' online culture, featuring conversations with the founder of Tar Heel Blog and a current contributor to the SB Nation website who honed his UNC sports takes on the InsideCarolina message boards.

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How message boards paved the way for modern media coverage, part 1: NC State

In this 2-part season finale to "Brief History of Triangle Sports", Joe Ovies revisits what it was to be part of an online community at the turn of the century and how message boards provided a runway for some websites to become legit coverage outlets for NC State and North Carolina. Part 1 focuses on the Wolfpack's online culture, featuring conversations with the remaining caretaker of The Wolf Web, one of the original contributors to StateFans.com, and one fan who turned his passion for the Pack into a successful podcast.

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The World League of American Football wasn't supposed to be a minor league for the NFL. Owners truly believed it could be an independent product that would stand alongside the NFL...but you can't fool American football fans. The league began in 1991 In its inaugural season it consisted of ten teams, including the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks, a team that played exactly ONE season and won exactly ZERO games. The legacy of the Skyhawks is non-existent, but the team is a perfect subject for a nebulous time in the Triangle. There was a push for an NFL expansion franchise and a grand vision for Triangle Central Park, basically our version of the Meadowland that would bring more professional sports to the area. It also helped set the table for huge changes in college athletics including an ironic twist over the sale of beer at college stadiums. Joe Ovies hosts season 2 of A Brief History of Triangle Sports. Coming February 15.