Okay, so get this: North Carolina wide receiver Keeyun Chapman got pinched on a misdemeanor count for carrying a concealed handgun after a traffic stop on Tuesday, September 16, right there in Chapel Hill. He wasn’t alone, either. Teammate C.J. Sadler was with him, and both Tar Heels wideouts are now officially ruled “out” for their massive Week 3 matchup against Clemson. Talk about a brutal blow heading into a rivalry game.
The Traffic Stop’s Ugly Details
This wasn’t just some casual pull-over. C.J. Sadler, who was driving his black Cadillac Escalade, got hit with a speeding citation for doing a shocking 60-65 mph in a 35 mph zone. That’s almost double the limit! And get this: it was Sadler’s *third* speeding ticket since August. Clearly, somebody isn’t getting the message. Police reports also confirm they found approximately 15.1 grams of marijuana in the vehicle. That’s more than half an ounce, and while possession of half an ounce or less is a misdemeanor in North Carolina with a maximum $200 fine, it definitely adds a whole lot of weight to Chapman’s gun charge. This situation is a mess of serious issues all rolled into one traffic stop.
Immediate Fallout and UNC’s Silence
The immediate fallout? Both Chapman and Sadler are officially listed as “out” for North Carolina’s huge Week 3 game against Clemson. This is a significant hit for the Tar Heels, especially considering Sadler has actually been contributing, pulling in four receptions for 73 receiving yards in their first two games. Chapman, meanwhile, hasn’t played yet this season, sitting out against TCU and East Tennessee State. The university’s response has been short. A UNC spokesperson told The Fayetteville Observer they are “aware of the incident” and “cooperating fully with the University and local officials.” But here’s the kicker: they have “no further comment” right now, stating they’re still “gathering additional information.” That silence speaks volumes when your team is facing such serious allegations.
What’s Next for the Tar Heels
So, what’s next for North Carolina? Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels are set to travel to Clemson for a noon ET kickoff this Saturday, September 19, in the infamous Death Valley. Losing two wide receivers, one a contributor and the other facing a gun charge, is absolutely not how you want to prepare for a hostile road game against a major rival. This incident casts a dark shadow over their preparations, and you have to wonder how the team’s focus and morale will hold up under this kind of pressure. It’s going to be a real test for them this weekend.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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