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Carolina Insider Podcast: Last look at Ireland, Basketball announces roster and staff, Vaughn Bryson

UNC Football is back in Chapel Hill after the win over TCU in Dublin (8:05). Tar Heel Basketball announced its roster and coaching staff. Michael Malone met with the media (17:47). Former UNC Baseball player and former President/CEO of Eli Lilly, Vaughn Bryson joins. Plus: Montross Day of Service (1:24:59) and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Michael Lombardi out as UNC investigators probe allegations into Steve Belichick, staff, players

North Carolina Football general manager Michael Lombardi resigned on Thursday after a tumultuous tenure in Chapel Hill working alongside head coach Bill Belichick. But the investigation is still ongoing and lawyers hired by the university are now focused on behaviors by defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, people familiar with the investigation report. (WRAL.com)

Michael Lombardi Resigns From UNC Football General Manager Role

"Michael Lombardi has resigned as General Manager of the University of North Carolina’s football program," the school announced. "The University will continue its investigation and will consider all appropriate corrective actions." The move comes after the university placed Lombardi on paid administrative leave July 27, following a human resources complaint. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Unveils Alternate Uniforms Inspired By 1980 ACC Championship Team

In conjunction with the 100th Season of Kenan Stadium, Carolina Football has unveiled a new alternate uniform inspired by the 1980 ACC Championship Team. The jerseys feature the text CAROLINA across the front, while helmets have the UNC Stairstep logo donned by Tar Heel greats such as Lawrence Taylor, Amos Lawrence and Donnell Thompson. (GoHeels.com)

Bill Belichick’s Two-Year Players Paying Defensive Dividends

This year, when UNC again faced TCU in its opener, the Tar Heels’ personnel continuity was much higher, and that single factor played an enormous role in the Tar Heels’ 15-10 victory over the Horned Frogs in Dublin, Ireland. "This year, these guys came out with a whole different attitude, and they were going to fight for 60 minutes," Bill Belichick said. (Chapelboro.com)

Why the Dallas Cowboys chose Sam Howell as their backup quarterback

On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys made their backup quarterback decision when the team waived Joe Milton, keeping Sam Howell on their roster behind Dak Prescott. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday it was a "very, very hard decision." "We just felt like Sam had done a little bit more in terms of executing the offense in certain areas." (Dallas Cowboys)

UNC Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. Got the Job Done in Tar Heel Debut

Amid the soggy, sloppy conditions beneath a gray Dublin sky, North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards completed 16-of-28 passes for 232 yards against TCU. He didn’t throw a touchdown pass, but more importantly, he limited mistakes, finishing without a turnover in a defensive slugfest defined by field position and capitalizing on the opposition’s miscues. (Inside Carolina)

100 Years of Kenan Stadium: ‘I Fell in Love’

Bryn Renner threw for more than 8,000 yards during his time as UNC’s quarterback, and now serves as an analyst for the Tar Heel Sports Network. But once upon a time, Renner was a prospect attending a football camp in Chapel Hill. In today’s installment, Renner remembers his first visit to Kenan Stadium and recalls why it started a lifelong love affair. (Chapelboro.com)

PFF lists UNC Football’s best players from upset of TCU

Offense: Billy Edwards Jr., QB (Grade: 76.8): Edwards recorded 232 yards on 16-of-28 passing (57.1%) with no turnovers. His efficiency peaked on play action, while managing 50% completion under pressure; Defense: Xavier Lewis, DL (Grade: 88.2). Lewis dominated with seven tackles, 4.5 TFLs, and two sacks. His run defense was elite (89.5 grade). (USA Today)

UNC Football Opener Sets Up Tar Heels For Success

This is the benefit of a win in the season opener. If North Carolina loses that game on Saturday, it’s a long time to ETSU, and then you’re talking about having to go into Clemson, where you’re going to be an underdog, knowing that you’ve already lost a game. But you win the opener – cathartic – that gives you a reason to feel confident. It wasn’t fluky. (Inside Carolina)

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