Video: Reliving UNC vs. Miami 2004 with Jesse Holley and Connor Barth
Former UNC wide receiver
Jesse Holley and kicker
Connor Barth talk about the Tar Heels' huge 2004 win over the No. 4 Hurricanes in Chapel Hill on Halloween Weekend. Jesse running down the interception before halftime. Connor with the kick. A walk back through an amazing weekend in 2004.
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Thu Oct 29
UNC graduate student took data science to the hardwood
As an undergraduate student at North Carolina, Boris Crnjak homed in on statistics and data science as his fields of study. “I’ll figure out the sports part,” he thought. That he has done. Crnjak is starting his second season with the Tar Heels' men’s basketball program as a data analyst. “Everything kind of fell into place at the right time,” said Crnjak. (
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Derek McDonald Named Butkus Award Semifinalist
UNC linebacker
Derek McDonald has been named one of 15 semifinalists for the Butkus Award, which recognizes the nation's top college linebacker. McDonald is one of two ACC players named a semifinalist. In his first season with the Tar Heels, McDonald is one of the ACC's top defenders. He leads the conference and ranks 10th nationally with 72 tackles. (
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Folger Boaz Proudly Wearing Family Legacy at UNC
When
Folger Boaz takes the mound for his senior season, his parents Merry Craig and
Jay Boaz, will be in the stands at Boshamer Stadium cheering him on. Like many parents in the Diamond Heels’ program, the Boaz family embraces the connection
Scott Forbes and his staff prioritize. Around Chapel Hill, the Boaz name carries a different weight than most. (
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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC's Lack of Rebounding, Tempo, and Urgency Signal Concerns
UNC Basketball faces mounting questions after a rocky exhibition season. Can urgency, rebounding, and tempo be fixed in time for the regular season? Coach Bill Robinson joins Isaac Schade to scrutinize the Tar Heels’ sloppy win over Charlotte and the worrying lack of defensive intensity.
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Thu Oct 29
UNC Women's Basketball: What Two Preseason Exhibitions Revealed About the Tar Heels
While exhibition results don't count toward the regular season, the two games provided opportunities to evaluate individual performances, offensive execution, and defensive consistency. There were encouraging developments, particularly from UNC's freshmen, but also concerns that need attention before the Nov. 2 opener against Oklahoma in Paris. (
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Inside UNC Football's GM search: How Bill Belichick could reshape the Tar Heels' future
In September, UNC Football general manager Michael Lombardi resigned from his post following an HR investigation. The GM role has been handled effectively by Belichick, according to sources with knowledge of the program's management structure since then. But that will change soon, as the search for a general manager eventually comes to a close. (
CBS Sports)
Podcast: UNC vs. Miami Football Preview, Injury Report, Basketball Preseason, Olympic Sports Updates
The Ultimate Tar Heel Podcast Episode 25 covers the UNC vs. Miami injury Report, Miami's top-rated offense and top-20 defense, men's basketball's preseason rankings, and this week's Olympic sports.
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Thu Oct 29
Rebounding Issues Linger Ahead of UNC Men's Basketball Season Opener
UNC eked out its 89-82 overtime win against Charlotte on Tuesday, but it furthered worries of a glaring issue. The Tar Heels had three exhibition games – USC, Indiana, and Charlotte – to work out the kinks before starting the real thing next Monday, but a lingering problem plagued the squad in its latter two contests. This team struggles with rebounding. (
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Tar Heels in pros: Caleb Wilson scores 20; Coby White still out; eight in G League camps
As
Caleb Wilson kept stacking good nights five games into his rookie NBA season,
Coby White still hasn’t made his season debut and eight former UNC players are in G League camp, including
Drake Powell. Wilson, one of seven Tar Heels still with NBA teams, put up 20 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 38 minutes on Wednesday night. (
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Video: Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - UNC vs. Miami Football Preview
Jones Angell and UNC Football Coach
Bill Belichick talk about the Tar Heels' progress,
Jordan Shipp’s standout season, and gearing up for a huge Halloween showdown against the top-ranked Miami Hurricanes in Chapel Hill.
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Thu Oct 29
With No. 1 Miami In Town, Tar Heels Hope To Revisit History
One win. Forty-six losses. One tie. Since the launch of the AP college football poll in 1936, that’s UNC's all-time record against top-five AP opponents: 1-46-1. The lone beautiful victory is worth revisiting this week, whether for reasons practical, or merely coincidental. As the Tar Heels prepare to host No. 1 Miami on Saturday, consider these parallels. (
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3 Tar Heels 'Questionable' on Initial Miami vs. UNC Football Injury Report
The first availability report for UNC's home game against No. 1 Miami on Saturday night was released Wednesday, and a few Tar Heels starters are listed as questionable. Offensive tackle
Jordan Hall and offensive guard/tackle
Andrew Threatt are listed as questionable, as is safety Peyton Waters. Backup linebacker
Jonathan Agumadu is also questionable. (
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Video: Reniya Kelly - The Waiting Season
Senior point guard
Reniya Kelly describes how her love of fishing mirrors her journey on the court for North Carolina Women's Basketball.
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Thu Oct 29
What Three Basketball Preseason Exhibitions Revealed About the Tar Heels
Perhaps the most concerning trend throughout exhibition play has been North Carolina’s inconsistency on the glass. The Tar Heels outrebounded USC 47-33 but fell behind Indiana 53-31 before losing the rebounding battle to Charlotte 36-30. Indiana grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and scored 17 second-chance points, while Charlotte added 18 more. (
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