Tar Heels Tasked With Filling Void Of Thad Dixon's Absence

North Carolina’s defense has struggled against the pass this season, and its best weapon in the defensive backfield won’t be on the field for the immediate future. Inside Carolina reported last week that starting cornerback Thaddeus Dixon would miss extended time with an injury he suffered against the Clemson Tigers on October 4. (Inside Carolina)

More Chantal-shuttered stores are reopening in Chapel Hill

Everything that didn't float was destroyed, but Great Outdoor Provision Co. could finally reopen at Chapel Hill's Eastgate Crossing shopping center later this month. Meanwhile, look for more details to come about Aldi, Kipos Greek Taverna, and The Loop, representatives said. Great Outdoor Provision Co. started in the back of a Carrboro bike shop in 1972. (MSN.com)

Under fire, Bill Belichick insists everything is working at UNC

As Bill Belichick walked through the double doors into the Kenan Football Center lobby on Monday morning, the room fell silent. Dozens of media members looked on — national and local. North Carolina Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham looked on. Athletics Director in waiting Steve Newmark looked on. General manager Michael Lombardi looked on. (TarHeel247)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Jarin Stevenson

Alabama transfer forward and Pittsboro, NC native Jarin Stevenson joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas in the Carolina Insider Podcast studio to discuss his first few months as a Tar Heel, attending college so close to home, his time at Alabama, improving his game, and more. (View Video)

Preseason KenPom basketball ratings not kind to UNC or ACC

Neither UNC nor the ACC fare well in the preseason KenPom men’s college basketball ratings. Ken Pomeroy’s ratings have the Tar Heels No. 33, with only three ACC teams ahead of them: No. 7 Duke, No. 14 Louisville, and No. 32 Clemson. The KenPom ranks for the next highest rated ACC teams are: No. 38 N.C. State, No. 43 SMU, and No. 49 Wake Forest. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Bill Belichick Plays Defense, Disputes Doubts About UNC Football General Manager

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick played defense Monday, disputing increasing doubts about general manager Michael Lombardi’s competency amid the growing notion that the two men are presiding over a broken football culture, as the Tar Heels turn the corner into game week for their road matchup at California. "I think Michael’s done a great job." (Inside Carolina)

Chansky’s Notebook: Another Maye Day

Drake Maye is looking like a playoff quarterback to me. While his alma mater is engulfed in controversy over its new football coach, the former North Carolina quarterback continues to light up the NFL and his record and stats back up the praise. Maye led the New England Patriots to their third straight win and will be favored in their next three games. (Chapelboro.com)

Bill Belichick calls rumors of UNC exit 'categorically false'

After a week of chaos surrounding UNC Football and Bill Belichick's future in Chapel Hill, the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach denied rumors he was looking for an exit and doubled down on his belief that his "process" will eventually lead to a winning team. "Reports about my looking for a buyout or trying to leave here is categorically false," Belichick said. (ESPN.com)

The Monday Huddle: UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Addresses a Challenging Week

UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi on how the team is feeling after a challenging open week: "I think the team is focused on Cal. Last week, there was a lot of noise outside our building, but our building has maintained a semblance of consistency in terms of progress and wanting to improve. And our players have been dedicated." (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Breaking Down UNC Basketball Rankings, Analytics, Schedule, Defense

Host Isaac Schade discusses the surprising KenPom analytics placing UNC Basketball 33rd overall with a concerning 45th defensive efficiency, the Tar Heels' schedule, Hubert Davis' strategy for improving defensive performance, and navigating a challenging non-conference slate. (View Video)

Tar Heels ranked for 20th straight season in preseason AP men’s college basketball poll

UNC is ranked in the preseason AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll for the 20th consecutive season. The Tar Heels will begin head coach Hubert Davis’ fifth season ranked No. 25, marking the lowest preseason ranking in program history when UNC has made the poll. The previous low was No. 20 in 1995–96; that team finished the season ranked No. 25. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-Cal Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with reporters on Monday following a tumultuous open week to separate fact from fiction in the recent negative headlines, preview Friday night's west-coast matchup against the Cal Bears, and more. (View Video)

THT Newsletter: Meet Caleb Wilson, Anthony Thompson Sets Commitment Date, Open Basketball Practice

There was no football game over the weekend, but it was still a busy time for UNC Athletics. Caleb Wilson introduced himself, 5-star wing Anthony Thompson set a commitment date, UNC Basketball held an open practice, football commits and NFL players had big games, and a former Tar Heel Wrestler "paid it forward" with a huge donation. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Tar Pit Podcast - Why These 6 Commits Are All-In on UNC Football

The Tar Pit Podcast crew sits down with Travis Burgess, Trashawn Ruffin, Zion Smith, Nick Fiumara, Carson Sneed, and Calvin Thomas — six North Carolina commits who are shaping the future of Tar Heel football. (View Video)

Bill Belichick’s UNC program privately blames Patriots for bad press

As someone who knows North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick recently characterized it, Belichick has a habit of couching his circumstances in one of two ways: hero or victim. In the aftermath of a recent feeding frenzy of reports pointing to the disintegration of Belichick’s first foray into college football, the victim card is being played. (NBC Sports)

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