““I didn’t think it would happen because coach Davis had really turned this program around. Especially with all of the stadium improvements that were made. ... He’s a big reason a lot of the players came to UNC. He turned things around last season and taught us how to battle through adversity. I really enjoyed all of our team meetings. I learned a lot from him. He’ll be missed.” -- Jheranie Boyd (GGazette)
"In shock about Coach Davis, that man put Carolina football back on the map. And to do it right before training camp starts is just wrong." -- T.J. Yates (Twitter)
"I have always supported my alma mater...but I can't support this. I support Coach Davis. Thank you for all you did for Carolina Football." -- Mike Ingersoll (Twitter)
"I was shocked. Two weeks before camp? I loved Coach Davis. He was a no-nonsense type of guy. Everybody respected him. He changed our whole attitude about winning." -- Shaun Draughn (RM Telegram)
"It's a sad and angry day in Tar Heel country, I'm gonna miss coach Davis he gave me the opportunity and was able to learn so much from him." -- Da'Norris Searcy (Twitter)