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Drake Maye’s comment on Caleb Wilson’s Instagram says everything about UNC's culture

Following the North Carolina basketball program's victory over No. 14-ranked Virginia, star freshman Caleb Wilson posted photos on his Instagram account. While the future NBA lottery pick received a ton of comments, especially from his current teammates, Drake Maye was in the comments section hyping up the highly-touted prospect. "That guy." (Keeping It Heel)

New England Patriots activate receiver Mack Hollins from IR for AFC title game

The New England Patriots activated starting wide receiver Mack Hollins from injured reserve Saturday, giving their offense a boost heading into Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos. Hollins had landed on IR on Dec. 27 with an abdomen injury. Up to that point, he had started 13 games and was third on the team in receptions. (ESPN)

Lucas: Maye Merriment

As you would expect if you know anything about celebrity NFL quarterbacks, Drake Maye had big late-night plans for celebrating New England's 28-16 wild card round playoff win over the Los Angeles Chargers. And as you would also expect if you know anything about the Maye family, those late-night plans involved some intense competition with his family. (GoHeels.com)

Patriots' Drake Maye committed to being himself despite playoff struggles: 'I'm gonna take a shot'

The New England Patriots are one win from the Super Bowl. It's a statement that would have been laughable a year ago, but it's where the Patriots find themselves in their first year under coach Mike Vrabel. Perhaps more importantly, it's a place they've reached because of the performance of second-year quarterback and NFL MVP candidate Drake Maye. (NFL.com)

Drake Maye Named PFWA Most Improved Player of the Year

New England quarterback Drake Maye, who helped lead the Patriots to 14 victories and paced the NFL in several passing categories, is the 2025 NFL Most Improved Player of the Year. This season, he led the NFL in completion percentage (72), yards per attempt (8.9), and passer rating (113.5) as New England went 13-4 to tie for the league’s best record. (Pro Football Writers of America)

Jahvaree Ritzie Signed To Pittsburgh Steelers Reserve/Future Contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed defensive end Jahvaree Ritzie to a Reserve/Future contract. Ritzie was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft. He spent part of the 2025 season on the Patriots practice squad. Ritzie played college football at North Carolina, where he appeared in 51 games. (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Where does Drake Maye's sophomore season rank among greatest second-year QB seasons in NFL history?

Of all the stats on Drake Maye, this may be my favorite: He's the first quarterback to post the NFL's best record (14-3), completion percentage (72.0%), and yards per attempt (8.9) in the same season since Tom Brady in 2007. The fact that Maye posted the highest completion rate in the NFL while airing it out more than anyone else is absurd. (CBS Sports)

Video: IC Podcast - Can UNC copy the Indiana Football blueprint?

Two days after Indiana won the National Championship in football, Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the impact of the Hoosier run on schools like North Carolina. Can the Tar Heels and Bill Belichick replicate what Curt Cignetti and his coaching staff have done and turn UNC into a winning powerhouse? (View Video)

UNC Football transfer portal takeaways: Wins, losses, and remaining questions

The transfer portal window closed Jan. 16, and UNC Football believes it improved its roster. The Tar Heels signed 17 transfer players and re-signed several key contributors from last season. However, they also lost some important pieces and potential commitments. Here are some takeaways. Biggest Win: Keeping Jordan Shipp and Melkart Abou-Jaoude. (USA Today)

THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball's Bay Area Blues, Dylan Mingo Update, Drake Maye to AFC Championship

Hubert Davis’ seat is heating up as UNC Basketball continued its disappointing defensive run by dropping both games of its California road trip, Dylan Mingo pushes back his commitment date, Drake Maye leads the Patriots to the AFC Championship game, Women’s Basketball sweeps the Sunshine State, Football lands an LSU transfer, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

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