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Bill Belichick focuses on ETSU, avoids questions about investigation
There was one subject most reporters wanted to ask UNC Football coach
Bill Belichick about on Monday during his
pre-ETSU press conference, but he did his best to weave around the questions that were asked in dozens of ways. The theme of his answers might as well have been: "We’re on to ETSU," UNC’s noon opponent in Saturday’s home opener. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Titans linebacker Cedric Gray in concussion protocol after UTV accident
Tennessee linebacker
Cedric Gray sustained a concussion and minor injuries in a UTV accident over the weekend that puts his availability for the Titans’ season opener Sunday with the New York Jets in question. "We look forward to Cedric returning to the field soon and in full health when he clears the NFL’s concussion protocol," the Titans said. (
Associated Press)
Media Circus Greets Bill Belichick to Open Game Week for UNC’s Home Debut
As UNC returned from its off week Monday, the majority of media questions inside the Kenan Football Center had little to do with Saturday’s home opener against East Tennessee State. There was hardly an empty seat to be found inside the Hall of Honor, the room at the front of the Kenan Football Center where
Bill Belichick holds his press conferences. (
Inside Carolina)
Amid another distraction, UNC’s Belichick says program focused on ‘doing things properly’
UNC coach
Bill Belichick said Monday he believes his program “totally” has an atmosphere of following rules amid a school investigation into conduct within his football program. “Obviously everybody’s responsible, including me, for doing things properly,” Belichick said. Later Monday, a school spokesman issued a statement backing Belichick. (
Associated Press)
This Week in UNC Sports: September 7-13, 2026
After two weeks which saw Tar Heel teams playing as far east as Dublin and as far west as California, the first full week of September will give UNC fans plenty of chances to see Carolina in action in Chapel Hill. Among the notable games are the home opener for football and a major matchup on the soccer pitch. The football team will take center stage Saturday. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-ETSU Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Monday ahead of the Tar Heels' 2026 home-opener on Saturday against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill.
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Mon Sep 7, 2026
Video: UNC Tight Ends Coach Caleb Pickrell, UNC Players Pre-ETSU Press Conferences
North Carolina tight ends coach Caleb Pickrell, linebacker
Derek McDonald, center
Christo Kelly, and running back
Benjamin Hall speak with the media on Monday ahead of the Tar Heels' matchup against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Saturday in Chapel Hill.
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Mon Sep 7, 2026
Bill Belichick Defends UNC Football Program, Says it's 'Compliant'
Amid a cloud hanging over the UNC Football program after former general manager Michael Lombardi's resignation last week and a report about an internal investigation into the program, the majority of
Bill Belichick's
Monday pre-ETSU press conference focused on the investigation, including if his program is fully compliant. "Yes, totally," Belichick replied. (
TarHeel247)
DJ Diesel (Shaquille O'Neal) to Headline First Chapel Thrill Concert of 2026
Chapel Thrill Gameday, returns for the second straight year, kicking off with DJ Diesel ahead of Carolina Football's first home matchup against ETSU on Saturday, Sept. 12. The pre-game party will open at 9 a.m., with the free concert taking place at 10 a.m., directly in front of Wilson Library. The action is located in Polk Place in the heart of UNC's campus. (
GoHeels.com)
At Chicago State, coached by former UNC fullback Bobby Rome, football is a whole new ballgame
Chicago State doesn’t have a stadium. Why the left-field foul line? Because the Cougars don’t have a football practice facility. Instead, they’re putting in daily work on the school’s baseball field. Did I mention Chicago State doesn’t have a baseball team? “Everyone has to start from somewhere, you know what I mean?” head coach
Bobby Rome said. (
Chicago Sun-Times)