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UNC Issues Statement on Protect College Sports Act

UNC issued a statement on the Protect College Sports Act Friday, saying it supported the bill’s potential passage and called it "critical to the future and stability of college athletics." However, the statement goes on to say the school has made a request for "one targeted amendment." "Supporting the bill and seeking to improve it are not in conflict." (Chapelboro.com)

As action by UNC, 3 others, signal possible ACC departures, ACC Commissioner cites lack of unanimity

Leaders from UNC, Clemson, Florida State, and Miami sent a joint letter to House leaders last week after the Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act. The letter, which UNC chancellor Lee Roberts signed, called for removal of provisions that would require power conference schools to be independent for three seasons when changing leagues. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Hires ZRG Turnkey in Search for Next Football General Manager

ZRG Turnkey will lead the search for UNC's next football general manager. Turnkey Vice President of GM Solutions and former Michigan football general manager Sean Magee (Navy '04) will serve as a consultant to the program providing support for the general manager role, athletic director Steve Newmark, and coach Bill Belichick, announced Tuesday. (TarHeel247)

Video: Carolina Insider - Ken Cleary On Montross Day Of Service

UNC Assistant Athletic Director for New Media Ken Cleary discusses his role in GoHeels Productions (1:14), his personal journey with cancer and recovery (12:47), and the lasting legacy of the late Eric Montross (19:42). (View Video)

UNC Officials Discuss Football Investigation, Confirm Support for Bill Belichick

UNC leadership on Thursday defended the scope and transparency of the independent investigation into Bill Belichick’s football program, offering their first detailed remarks since the school announced last week that the seven-week review had concluded. The comments came as UNC continues to navigate the fallout from a turbulent two-month stretch. (Inside Carolina)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Live from Ireland and Billy Edwards Jr. Interview

Jones and Adam are on location in Dublin for a live taping of the pod ahead of the season opener vs TCU as they welcome several guests, including Joe Jauch, Bryn Renner, Director of Athletics Steve Newmark, Chancellor Lee Roberts and more. Stay tuned for a conversation with starting QB Billy Edwards Jr. (Listen To Podcast)

Erik Hernandez Elevated To Director Of Sports Performance For Olympic Sports

Carolina Athletics has promoted Erik Hernandez to director of sports performance for Olympic sports, Director of Athletics Steve Newmark announced. Hernandez recently served as Associate Director of Sports Performance. In his new position, Hernandez will oversee UNC's Strength and Conditioning department with a focus on Olympic sport programs. (GoHeels.com)

What to Know About UNC’s Proposed LLC and Associated Entity

UNC is taking another step toward creating an entity designed to give its athletic department more flexibility to generate revenue and commercialize its assets. Athletics Director Steve Newmark presented details of the proposed entity, which would be structured as an LLC and classified as an Associated Entity, on Tuesday at a UNC Board of Trustees Meeting. (TarHeel247)

Steve Newmark Proposes Entity to Handle Athletic Revenue; Board of Trustees Tables Discussion

"Over the last year, we’ve been doing an assessment on how to best position ourselves to tackle the increasing costs in collegiate athletics," UNC Athletics Director Steve Newmark told the UNC Board of Trustees Tuesday. "And one of the pieces of that puzzle is, we believe, to create a specially focused entity to consolidate our commercial operations." (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Podcast - Steve Newmark Steps Up to the Plate at UNC

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Athletics Director Steve Newmark’s approach to his new position, the points he’s emphasized in interviews and meetings, and decisions he has made and will need to continue to make for Carolina to remain near the pinnacle of college athletics. (View Video)

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