THT Newsletter: The State of UNC Football, ACC Tipoff, Bryson Howard Commitment Watch
What a week! Today's newsletter addresses the state of the UNC Football program, ACC Tipoff,
Bryson Howard commitment watch, and a new basketball scholarship offer. Plus, we're introduced to UNC shooting guard
Jaydon Young, football commits sound off, a Fall World Series champion, more Tar Heel honors, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Video: Blue Heaven - 2025 UNC Field Hockey, Episode 3
Episode three of Blue Heaven follows the No. 3 UNC Field Hockey team in recent victories over Cal and Stanford before digging into how this Tar Heel team faces adversity in a loss to Wake Forest.
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Thu Oct 9
ACC Tipoff gets us closer to the start of basketball season
Last weekend we had the Blue/White game, then we had members of both UNC men’s and women’s basketball teams headed to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff. It’s like the ACC Kickoff, but for basketball. Carolina got the benefit of being in the early sessions of both, meaning the women made their rounds Monday and the men hit up all the interviews on Tuesday. (
Tar Heel Blog)
North Carolina says Belichick has 'full support' amid 2-3 start
The
Bill Belichick experiment at UNC is off to a disastrous start, but no one appears ready to pull the plug just yet. Amid reports that Belichick and Carolina were in negotiations to lower the coach's buyout after a dismal start to his tenure in Chapel Hill, Belichick and the school released a joint statement Wednesday night countering those claims. (
ESPN.com)
Raw Numbers Show Belichick Debut Approaching Historically Bad Turf
There’s plenty of room for intelligent debate regarding many aspects of legendary National Football League coach
Bill Belichick’s ongoing attempt to succeed at the college level, but it’s not too soon to draw at least one conclusion. His first North Carolina Tar Heels team has been bad. Really, really bad. Horrifically bad. Historically bad. (
Chapelboro.com)
Bill Belichick says he’s committed to UNC Football; Bubba Cunningham says Athletics has his support
UNC released statements from
Bill Belichick and Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham on Wednesday evening suggesting that Belichick isn’t going anywhere. "I’m fully committed to UNC Football and the program we’re building," Belichick said. "Coach Belichick has the full support of the Department of Athletics and the University," said Cunningham. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch makes history with NLDS Game 3 home run
The Cubs’
Michael Busch made history in the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series. His 401-foot homer that tied the game 1-1 against the Brewers made him the first player to hit multiple leadoff homers in the same series in postseason history. Busch, whose 34 homers led the team in 2024, has been one of the few bright spots. (
Chicago Sun-Times)
University Day at Carolina
Each year on Oct. 12, Carolina celebrates University Day, which marks the laying of the cornerstone of Old East — the campus’ first building and the oldest state university building in the nation. The day is a celebration of our mission as the country’s first public university and our service to North Carolina, the nation and the world. (
UNC.edu)
Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson Talks Tar Heels With Marcus Ginyard
Former UNC defensive stopper and 2009 NCAA Champion
Marcus Ginyard joins
John Henson to discuss his time at UNC, the prospects for this season's UNC Basketball squad, his journey to Chapel Hill, tales of summer workouts against Tar Heel legends, and his career playing professionally overseas.
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Wed Oct 8
Pacers' Tony Bradley's contract isn't guaranteed; here's what he's doing to stay in NBA
Former North Carolina center
Tony Bradley joined the Pacers on a 10-day contract last March having not appeared in an NBA game in more than two years. He managed to turn that 10-day deal into another 10-day deal and then a contract that kept him in Indiana the rest of the season which turned out to last through Game 7 of the NBA Finals. (
Indianapolis Star)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - 2025-26 UNC Basketball Roster Preview: Luka Bogavac
Host Isaac Schade and guest Josh Marlow discuss
Luka Bogavac's impressive stats from SC Derby, how Bogavac's professional experience and basketball IQ could reshape UNC's offense, his potential role as UNC's starting small forward, his impact on team spacing, and more.
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Wed Oct 8
It’s Seth Trimble’s time after journey from role player to UNC Basketball's senior leader
When Seth Trimble looks around the locker room these days, the faces are almost all new. Most of the former teammates who once added memorable chapters, such as
Armando Bacot,
R.J. Davis, and
Caleb Love, are gone. Now, as a senior, Trimble finds himself in a rare position of being the last thread connecting a fresh roster to recent Carolina teams. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Tar Pit Podcast - JJ Jones on Life After Carolina Football
Former UNC wide receiver JJ Jones discusses his time as a Tar Heel, what it meant to wear
Tylee Craft’s number 13, being named a Campbell Trophy semifinalist, his transition to the pros, lessons learned under Coach
Mack Brown, and the next step in his football career.
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Wed Oct 8
Chargers Place Omarion Hampton on Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Omarion Hampton has been placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury, coach Jim Harbaugh said. By going on IR, Hampton will miss at least the next four games. Hampton appeared to suffer the injury on a fourth-and-2 play in the third quarter of the Chargers' 27-10 loss to the Commanders on Sunday. (
ESPN.com)
Video: IC Podcast - Blue Squad Dominant in UNC Baseball's Fall World Series
UNC Baseball's annual Fall World Series concluded Tuesday in Boshamer Stadium as the Blue squad beat Navy 13-7 in Game Two to follow up a 4-2 win on Monday. Inside Carolina's Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley break down both games and the fall season for
Scott Forbes' deep and talented Tar Heel baseball team.
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Wed Oct 8