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Chansky’s Notebook: 'We Have Our Team Now'

Bill Belichick clearly believes last year was a mulligan. The UNC football head coach spoke to the media Tuesday at Kenan Football Center as his team opened spring practice. And one of the first things he addressed was how he feels more ahead of the game now than at this time last year. There is some merit to the point Belichick is driving at. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - UNC Football's First Spring Practice

Year two in the Bill Belichick era kicked off on Tuesday with the first spring football practice of 2026. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley discuss takeaways from the portion of practice the media was allowed to view, defensive and offensive lines, quarterbacks, and new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino. (View Video)

Face of the Program Jordan Shipp Seizing Leadership Role for UNC Football

As the first player to speak with the media since last season ended, UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp highlighted his growing role on the team and his hope to be a prominent leader for the Tar Heels as they enter their second spring practice under Bill Belichick. "To be pushed more towards the front of the program, it’s just a blessing," Shipp said Tuesday. (Inside Carolina)

Bill Belichick says ‘we have our team now,’ not playing catch-up like last year

"Obviously, there’s a lot of changes from last year, but I’d say the big difference between this year and last year, for me is just that we have our team now," Bill Belichick said Tuesday at the Kenan Football Center. "I would say 95% of our team is in place, and we’ll have a full year of working with them. That’s way different than what we had last year." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jordan Shipp, Jaiden Patterson Speak Before UNC Football Spring Practice Tuesday

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp and defensive back Jaiden Patterson met with reporters on Tuesday morning before the Tar Heels took the field for their first spring practice. Both returning players from last season, Shipp and Patterson are emerging as two leaders for UNC heading into the spring. Here are their full press conference videos and takeaways. (TarHeel247)

Video: Bill Belichick Tuesday Spring Football Practice Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Tuesday during the Tar Heels' first day of spring practice as the team works towards its season-opening game against TCU at the Aer Lingus Classic on August 29 in Dublin, Ireland. (View Video)

New offensive coordinator, quarterbacks as UNC Football opens second spring under Belichick

UNC Football opens spring practice for the second year under NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick with a new offensive coordinator, an overhauled quarterback group, and a young roster. Belichick will take questions from the local media for the first time since last year’s regular-season finale, a loss at NC State, before the Tar Heels hit the field Tuesday. (WRAL.com)

Former UNC OL Joshua Ezeudu Re-Signs With New York Giants

The New York Giants have signed offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu. A third-round pick in 2022, Ezeudu has played 33 games for the Giants with 10 starts -- seven at left tackle, two at left guard, and one as an extra lineman. The 6-foot-4, 310-pound lineman spent last season on injured reserve. In 2024, he played in a career-high 17 games with three starts. (New York Giants)

UNC Football Pro Day Notebook

One day ahead of the opening of spring practice, North Carolina opened the doors of the Bill Koman Practice Complex to a slew of NFL scouts and personnel. Of the 16 Tar Heels showcased at UNC Football’s Pro Day on Monday, two were invited to the NFL Combine — Marcus Allen and Thad Dixon. Here are notes and observations from the Tar Heels' Pro Day. (Inside Carolina)

Newsletter: Hubert Davis Out?, UNC Women's Basketball to Sweet 16, Caleb Wilson to the Rafters

Has Hubert Davis coached his final game at North Carolina? We’ll likely find out very soon. UNC Women’s Basketball advanced to the Sweet 16, Caleb Wilson’s jersey is headed to the Smith Center rafters, Tar Heel Football is hosting its Pro Day Monday, the Diamond Heels downed Louisville, and there’s another National Champion in Chapel Hill. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

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