Video: IC Podcast - Bobby Petrino Set to be New UNC Offensive Coordinator
Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina react to the news that Bobby Petrino is set to become UNC's new offensive coordinator. After Freddie Kitchens was relieved of his duties,
Bill Belichick makes the move to Petrino, widely considered one of the best offensive minds in football.
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Mon Dec 22
UNC Football finalizing deal to hire Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator
Bobby Petrino has agreed to become the next offensive coordinator at North Carolina under coach
Bill Belichick, sources report. The move comes after the Tar Heels fired offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens earlier this month after one season. Belichick and Petrino do not have direct ties, but Petrino has ties to the current UNC Football coaching staff. (
On3.com)
Seth Trimble Leaned on the Past to get to the Present
The 41 days it took for
Seth Trimble to go from breaking a bone in his left arm in a freak weight-lifting accident to playing a huge role in North Carolina beating Ohio State required patience, trust, and minimizing stress as best as he could. Aiding the 6-foot-3 senior guard's return after surgery on November 10 was that he'd been through this before. (
TarHeel247)
How Tony Bradley became part owner of a Palm Beach pickleball team
Tony Bradley found himself not only playing pickleball but watching professional pickleball games on TV. He also connected with
Tyler Hansbrough, who had an interest in pickleball. That's how he became a partial owner of the Palm Beach Royals, an expansion team that will join Major League Pickleball, the premier U.S. pickleball league, in 2026 (
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Video: Cam Johnson Mic'd Up At The Boys & Girls Club
Inside the Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club on Wednesday, Denver Nuggets wing
Cameron Johnson dribbled up holiday cheer, trading jump shots for cookie decorating, candle making, and one-on-one time with Denver area kids who don't often get to see their heroes up close.
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Mon Dec 22
Rasheed Wallace inducted into Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
Pistons NBA champion
Rasheed Wallace was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, celebrating his impactful career. “It’s awesome. It’s a privilege,” Wallace said. “I’m glad and thankful to be here. This is a very special moment to go with a special city.” Wallace credited his attitude and playing style for connecting with Detroit’s blue-collar spirit. (
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Tar Heels in NFL: More history for Drake Maye; Omarion Hampton outduels Javonte Williams
On a day when
Omarion Hampton outdueled fellow former Tar Heels running back
Javonte Williams,
Drake Maye made more history when his first career 300-yard passing game helped New England rally past the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night to clinch a playoff berth. Baltimore’s Tez Walker got a sack and forced a fumble playing on special teams. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
How Seth Trimble’s return sparked UNC basketball in its win over Ohio State
Senior guard
Seth Trimble returned to action without missing a beat, immediately restoring elements North Carolina couldn’t replicate during his nine-game absence after breaking a bone in his left forearm. Trimble said he was deliberate in his recovery process, wanting to “really make sure” he was fully ready before returning. Well, mission accomplished. (
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UNC Basketball's Increased Flexibility Paid off at Crunch Time
Seth Trimble's reinsertion into the UNC Basketball lineup makes the Tar Heels deeper and more versatile and allows
Hubert Davis much more flexibility. "One-hundred percent. Having Seth back...and even have a bigger lineup, is something that we haven't had since he's been gone. Just the versatility of lineups put ourselves in a position to win." (
TarHeel247)
Christmas 1970: James Taylor and Joni Mitchell in Chapel Hill
On Christmas Eve 1970 I had just turned twenty-one and was managing the Record and Tape Center at 456 West Franklin Street. As I was about to leave at 10:15 there was a knock on the door from two bundled up people. As I opened the door I saw James Taylor and Joni Mitchell, who were at the time the two most popular singer-songwriters in America. (
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Patriots sign Drake Maye’s UNC teammate, veteran linebacker Amari Gainer
Amari Gainer spent most of his college years at Florida State, but transferred to North Carolina to play his last season in 2023. The linebacker was a member of the Tar Heels with
Drake Maye and left a good impression. Now, the Patriots quarterback is happy to reunite with his college teammate in New England. "He’s a great guy in the locker room." (
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Art’s Angle: Stars Stepped Up
Hubert Davis has restocked the
UNC Basketball roster with more size and skill, strength and savvy, and a desire to improve. Those attributes were evident in Saturday’s 71-70 win over Ohio State that was a brand-building thriller at the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta. UNC has not had as dramatic a regular-season victory in two years on national TV. (
Chapelboro.com)
No. 16 UNC Wrestling Defeats No. 12 Northern Iowa, 19-13
No. 16 UNC Wrestling defeated No. 12 Northern Iowa, 19-13, on Sunday. The win for the Tar Heels is the highest ranked road victory since the 2017-18 season, when UNC defeated No. 12 Nebraska. Six Tar Heels were victorious, Kysen Terukina (125), Nate Askew (149), Bryce Hepner (165), Jake Dailey (184), Robert Platt (197), and Jacob Levy (285). (
GoHeels.com)
Versatile Jarin Stevenson answers lingering backup 5 question in win over Buckeyes
It turns out that the solution to UNC's lingering backup center problem was right there in the rotation. During Saturday night’s 71–70 victory in the CBS Sports Classic over Ohio State,
Jarin Stevenson slid over from his usual three spot to man the center position, and the early returns were promising. It’s the sort of move much of the fanbase has wanted. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: UNC Women's Basketball Topples Charleston Southern, 93-74 - Highlights
No. 18 UNC Women’s Basketball rode a big game from
Nyla Brooks, who led the Tar Heels with 19 points, as North Carolina pulled away for a 93–74 win over Charleston Southern in Chapel Hill. Check out the highlights.
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