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Video: Larry Fedora Friday Post-Practice Interview

North Carolina football coach Larry Fedora meets with the media after practice on Friday to discuss the Tar Heels' defensive personnel ahead of UNC's September 2 season opener against Cal in Kenan Stadium. Read More...

Friday, August 18, 2017

OL Khaliel Rodgers Returns To UNC Football

USC grad transfer Khaliel Rodgers has rejoined the football program less than two weeks after announcing his retirement, a UNC spokesperson confirmed Friday. The 6-foot-3, 315-pound offensive lineman left the team only days into training camp and posted the following explanation on his Facebook account: "After much thought, I decided to retire from football..." (Inside Carolina)

Friday, August 18, 2017 | Permalink

Putting pressure on Mitch Trubisky key to Bears' development

The Chicago Bears are not feeling internal pressure to rush Mitch Trubisky's development — but the team knows that crucial to preparing the rookie is having him face pressure. Trubisky's debut in last week's 24-17 exhibition loss to the Broncos at Soldier Field increased public interest in seeing the No. 2 pick from North Carolina overtake starter Mike Glennon. (Chicago Tribune)

Friday, August 18, 2017 | Permalink

Nazair Jones makes impressive first impression for Seahawks

Third-round pick Nazair Jones made an impression playing both defensive end and tackle for Seattle in its 41-17 win over the Chargers. “Naz played very well,” coach Pete Carroll said. “We were really excited about him. He played end and a little bit inside. He showed good effort. He had a great play chasing the screen down that we really were fired up about.” (MyNorthwest.com)

Friday, August 18, 2017 | Permalink

Mitch Trubisky Turns Up Heat in Chicago Bears Quarterback Competition

It’s clear Mitch Trubisky has moved past the remedial stuff. “It’s so much better than Day 1,” he said. “Now I’m in the huddle and I can visualize the play as I’m saying it to the guys. And they can tell by the way I’m saying it that I know what I’m doing. The more reps the better. I’ve been watching a lot of film, working really hard and feel like I’m progressing every day.” (Sports Illustrated)

Friday, August 18, 2017 | Permalink

Video: Introducing UNC Freshman WR Beau Corrales

North Carolina freshman wide receiver Beau Corrales has made an impact for the Tar Heels during preseason camp, and he looks to carry that momentum into the season opener against Cal on September 2, as Taylor Vippolis explains. Read More...

Thursday, August 17, 2017

Freeman "Free" Jones

As Freeman Jones lines up for and then makes a 37-yard field goal, a collective yell echoes from both the offensive and defensive sidelines as Sunday's second scrimmage nears its conclusion. "Free!" screams nearly every player as the ball splits the uprights. It's the same reaction he's elicited from his teammates on his other three attempts of the morning – all makes. (GoHeels.com)