Victory Bell Rivalry Heats Up

The Victory Bell, a symbol of the intense Duke-North Carolina rivalry, is up for grabs again. Last year, Duke claimed it with a narrow victory, and now both teams are eager to possess this unique trophy. The tradition dates back to the 1940s, with the winning team painting the Bell in their school colors. However, this practice led to a notable incident in 2014, causing over $27,000 in damage to Dukes practice facility. Despite some players not fully grasping its significance, coaches like Bill Belichick are now educating their teams about the Bells history. This weekend, the Bell will once again be on the line, with UNCs Will Hardy eager to get it back and keep it in Chapel Hill. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.