Sports Writer at The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer
Rodd Baxley is a sports writer for The Fayetteville Observer, specializing in coverage of Duke, UNC, and NC State. With a passion for basketball and a reputation as "The Waffle House of sports writing," Rodd provides score predictions, scouting reports, and analysis of college sports teams in the North Carolina area. His work has been featured in various publications, including USA TODAY and Yahoo Sports.
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Rodd Baxley's coverage is predominantly focused on local sports events, particularly college basketball and football in North Carolina. His articles primarily cover event outcomes, predictions, and reports from games involving Duke Blue Devils and UNC Tar Heels.
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Fayetteville Observer Following a season-opening win at Carter-Finley Stadium, N.C.
By: Rodd Baxley
Where is NC State in Week 2 college football rankings? See where the Wolfpack stands entering its game against Tennessee at the Duke's Mayo Classic.
By: Rodd Baxley
North Carolina basketball's 2024-25 roster is complete. Here's a look at the 14 players suiting up for the Tar Heels this season.
By: Rodd Baxley
Will Duke football win its road opener at Northwestern? Here's our scouting report and score prediction for the Blue Devils in Week 2.
By: Rodd Baxley
Fayetteville Observer Show Caption The usual stars likely won't surprise fans at Bank of America Stadium this weekend.
By: Rodd Baxley
The Duke's Mayo Classic is a top-25 matchup between NC State football and Tennessee at Bank of America Stadium. Who wins in Charlotte? Our prediction.
By: Rodd Baxley
Will UNC football play to Mack Brown's 'standard' against Charlotte? Here's our prediction for the Tar Heels' home opener at Kenan Stadium.
By: Rodd Baxley
Fayetteville Observer The Duke Blue Devils football opens the 2024 college football season on Friday (9 p.m., FS1) against the Northwestern Wildcats at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.
Fayetteville Observer For just the second time in nearly 70 years, Duke football is off to a 2-0 start for the third consecutive season.
By: Rodd Baxley
It's UNC football vs Charlotte in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season. Follow along for live score and game updates at Kenan Stadium.
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