Fayetteville Observer Following a season-opening win at Carter-Finley Stadium, N.C.
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.