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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)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - ‘Quite an Eye Opener’

Longtime UNC football writer Lee Pace has been to Kenan Stadium more times than he can count. Still, he never forgot his first time visiting as a young fan after several failed attempts to convince his parents to take him along. Since then, Pace has written about the Tar Heels and covered them on the Tar Heel Sports Network for more than two decades. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC football to use throwback logo at midfield

North Carolina has an extra week off as they get ready to host East Tennessee State on September 12th. North Carolina's Director of Athletic Grounds & Turf Management revealed that it could be a throwback game for the program. Ryan Anderson took to X to show off North Carolina's new midfield logo, which is a throwback to the 1980's era. (USA Today)

Drake Maye Emerging as True Leader for Patriots Ahead of Third NFL Season

Drake Maye was MVP runner-up last season with a QB rating of 113.5. He threw over 2,000 more yards than his rookie season and had twice as many TDs. The 24-year-old led the NFL in completion percentage and yards per attempt. Though the Patriots lost the Super Bowl to the Seahawks, Maye has elevated his game as a player and a leader. (NESN)

Defensive Lineman Xavier Lewis Announces Himself in UNC’s Win Over TCU

Xavier Lewis heard the question. He cleared his throat and leaned forward. He left almost no room between his lips and the microphone. "Yes," he said assertively, then paused to make sure everyone heard him. It was as if someone finally said it. And as if he could put an exclamation point on his performance. "Was this your coming out party?" (TarHeel247)

Time is of the Essence to Figure out UNC Football's GM Position

In August, when UNC Football general manager Michael Lombardi was suspended, the approach the Tar Heels took was a group effort to cover the bases. In training camp, it’s a lot easier because August is a recruiting dead period. Now, as we are in the season with recruiting visits beginning, it becomes much more important to have somebody in place. (Inside Carolina)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - 'One of the More Remarkable Football Performances'

Few players have left as enduring a mark on UNC Football as running back Don McCauley. McCauley arrived in Chapel Hill in 1967. Before he left, he won two straight ACC Player of the Year awards and earned consensus All-America honors as a senior in 1970. Former UNC trustee Rusty Carter, a classmate of McCauley’s, remembers his greatness. (Chapelboro.com)

Steelers LB Cole Holcomb opens up on grueling 18-month knee injury rehab

When Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb suffered a catastrophic knee injury during the 2023 season, the road ahead was far more complex than a standard ligament tear. What followed was a brutal 18-month rehabilitation that tested his limits, mental resolve, and future in the NFL. "I had moments where people told me I wouldn't play again." (Yahoo! Sports)

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