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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Brian Simmons Brings NFL Pedigree Back To UNC As Senior Advisor, Pro Liaison

As Mack Brown searched for a new senior advisor, Brian Simmons felt he was the perfect fit. Simmons, who played for Brown at North Carolina from 1994-97, most recently served as head coach at Windermere Prep in Florida. He also worked as a color analyst for UNC Football for Tar Heel Sports Network before Brown reached out to him about the opening. (Inside Carolina)

Chansky’s Notebook: Down the Line

Between interviews of quarterbacks Conner Harrell and Max Johnson after UNC's Spring Game, defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie strode into the press conference still wearing his uniform pants. The 6-5 senior with the pleasant personality gave some hints on how the Tar Heels will improve against the run this season after finishing 12th in the ACC in 2023. (Chapelboro.com)

Conner Harrell Focused On 'Controllables' In QB Competition As Spring Football Wraps Up

With North Carolina's QB1 spot up for grabs, Conner Harrell is doing whatever he can to position himself as the frontrunner. "I tell myself just do the best that I can do," Harrell said Saturday. "Some things are out of my control, some things are in my control. I have to lead as much as I can. Control the controllables and not worry about the outside stuff." (Inside Carolina)

Carolina's QB Search is Open-Ended, Mack Brown Says

Last week, when UNC football coach Mack Brown met with the media in advance of the team’s spring football game, which took place this past Saturday, he noted positions of interest in the transfer portal. Quarterback was one of them. Prompted by fourth-team QB Tad Hudson entering the portal, Brown says the team needs a fourth scholarship quarterback. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Video: Mack Brown Monday Post-Spring Practice Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Mack Brown speaks with the media on Monday afternoon following the Tar Heels' spring game over the weekend to discuss the quarterback battle between Conner Harrell and Max Johnson, the transfer portal, injury updates, Desmond Evans, Kaimon Rucker, Omarion Hampton, and more. (View Video)

Kaimon Rucker, Omarion Hampton Sign NIL Deals to Return to UNC Football in 2024

With the spring transfer portal window open for business, UNC Football took a key step in securing some of its most-desirable players last week as junior running back Omarion Hampton and senior defensive end Kaimon Rucker signed NIL deals with Heels4Life. Both Tar Heels were highly sought in the NIL market this offseason after successful 2023 seasons. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Awaiting decisions from Tyson, Thiero, Omoruyi, Aidoo and...Trimble?!

UNC Basketball fans are getting antsy waiting on decisions of transfer targets Cliff Omoruyi and Jonas Aidoo. Will sharpshooter Cade Tyson commit following his weekend visit to Chapel Hill? Will Kentucky’s Adou Thiero come to UNC? What did we learn from UNC’s Spring Football game? And an ACC Championship for women’s tennis! (View Video)

Before NFL spotlight, Drake Maye was a Charlotte high school basketball ‘assassin’

Five years ago, Drake Maye wasn’t only leading the Myers Park Mustangs to a Top 10 national ranking. He wasn’t only a quarterback with offers from Tennessee, Clemson, Georgia, Alabama, and UNC. He was also a high school basketball star, known for his passing, shooting, rebounding, and for playing his best when the spotlight was the brightest. (MSN.com)

Notes and observations from UNC Football's spring game

North Carolina's defense gave up some big plays during Saturday's spring game, but also caused some havoc. A few tackles for loss, a few "sacks" (sacks in spring game are often called early because tackling the quarterback is very frowned upon) and even a pick-six from junior defensive back Will Hardy off of freshman quarterback Michael Merdinger. (WRAL Sports Fan)

Conner Harrell, Max Johnson battle at UNC Football's spring game

North Carolina football’s spring game Saturday at Kenan Stadium provided fans with a first look at what the Tar Heels might look like in 2024. The practice was not televised and stats weren't kept, but redshirt sophomore quarterback Conner Harrell was among the standouts with three passing touchdowns. Freshman receiver Vari Green hauled in two TDs. (Fayetteville Observer)

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