New defensive coordinator John Papuchis can make mark while keeping most the sameNow, with Gene Chizik having resigned to spend more time with his family, the Tar Heels are once again tasked with breaking in a new defensive coordinator. This time, it’s John Papuchis, who was UNC’s linebackers coach the past two seasons after serving as defensive coordinator at Nebraska from 2012 to 2014. The change is one of many in Chapel Hill this season. (Daily Tar Heel)
History says Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky will start games as a rookieHistory suggests that it’s only a matter of time before Chicago Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky, the second overall pick in this year's draft, cracks the starting lineup. The Bears have repeatedly stated that veteran Mike Glennon, is the clear-cut No. 1 quarterback on the roster. “There is no quarterback controversy,” Bears general manager Ryan Pace said on draft night. (ESPN.com)
Audio: Larry Fedora ACC Kickoff InterviewIt’s hard to believe, but Larry Fedora is headed into his sixth season as the football coach at North Carolina. UNC has gone to four straight bowl games under Fedora, and had six players selected in the 2017 NFL Draft. At ACC media days, Larry Fedora joined The David Glenn Show to discuss family, the culture of his football program and the evolution of Trubisky. (ACC Sports Journal)
Chicago Bears sign first-round draft pick Mitch TrubiskyThe Chicago Bears on Wednesday completed their final piece of important offseason business, signing first-round draft pick Mitch Trubisky. "It feels really relieving and exciting all at the same time," the quarterback from North Carolina said after inking his first NFL contract. "I'm ready to get to work. I was a Chicago Bear as soon as they called my name." (Chicago Bears)
UNC's Larry Fedora leery of game at ODU – never mind that 60-point win in 2013UNC shoehorned the road trip to Old Dominion between home games with Louisville and Duke. So when he was asked about ODU, Larry Fedora seemed to be speaking honestly when he said the game worried him. His players will be tempted to look ahead a few weeks to games with Virginia Tech, Miami and Notre Dame, and the Monarchs will be sky high. (The Virginian-Pilot)
Brandon Harris Named To Unitas Golden Arm ListThe 2017 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award boasts 47 standout quarterbacks, including UNC's Brandon Harris. The Golden Arm Award winner is selected based on his accomplishments both on and off the field. Harris is a graduate transfer who played in 25 games over three seasons at LSU and made 15 starts, including all 12 games as a sophomore in 2015. (GoHeels.com)
Ranking the ACC Running Back Tandems for 201713. North Carolina: Michael Carter and Jordon Brown - North Carolina is starting over at running back. Elijah Hood (858 yards) and T.J. Logan (650) formed one of the ACC’s top tandems in 2015, but an injury to Hood limited this duo’s effectiveness in 2016. With both players drafted to the NFL, Carter and Brown become the new one-two punch in Chapel Hill. (Athlon Sports)
Different Twist on Cusp of 2017 CampUNC's football team is just two weeks away from opening 2017 training camp. When the California Bears come to Kenan Stadium on Sept. 2 for a 12:20 kick-off, Coach Larry Fedora's team will have a personality in marked contrast to the template Fedora has established in his five years at UNC. For once, Fedora's prolific offense is surrounded by a myriad of questions. (UNC Lettermen)
UNC Football releases epic ‘Game of Thrones’ inspired hype videoWhile the show is making its season debut tonight, we still have to wait a few weeks for the return of UNC football. To celebrate both the show’s release and the upcoming UNC football season, the Tar Heels put together an awesome hype video set to the theme of Game of Thrones. The video was released by the UNC Football program’s official Twitter account. (Keeping It Heel)
Mitch Trubisky, Bears hope for agreement before rookies report WednesdayIn June, the Bears and Mitch Trubisky each downplayed the possibility that a contract impasse might keep the rookie quarterback from reporting to the start of training camp. But that scenario inched closer to reality Tuesday. Trubisky remained unsigned while rookies prepared to report to Halas Hall on Wednesday for a week of meetings and strength and conditioning work. (Chicago Tribune)
Inexperienced offense means big burden for UNC’s defenseThanks to a talented offense, North Carolina managed to win six games in 2014 despite having one of the worst defenses in program history. With numerous offensive stars lost from last season, that will be far from the case this year. A Tar Heels defense that showed progress last season while also having its struggles at times will have to be the team’s strength. (Raleigh & Company)
Get ready for more uncertainty in the ACC's Coastal DivisionAs for UNC, which won the Coastal in 2015 and finished tied for second last year, the Tar Heels will have significant personnel losses that include quarterback Mitch Trubisky — the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft — receivers Mack Hollins and Ryan Switzer, and top tailbacks Elijah Hood and T.J. Logan. "In all my years of running this offense, I've never experienced this," Fedora said. (Associated Press)
Video: Larry Fedora breaks down Tecmo BowlNC State's Jaylen Samuels plays as Bo Jackson, while North Carolina's Larry Fedora and Duke's David Cutcliffe break down the passing game in the Nintendo classic.
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Tuesday, July 18, 2017 3 reasons why Malik Carney will be a force along UNC’s line in 2017Before the second week of October, North Carolina will play five game against Power Five programs. Junior defensive end Malik Carney and North Carolina’s defense will have to get stops and make plays to help support an offense that’s breaking in a bunch of new players. Carney showcased his ability to be a destructive force as a redshirt sophomore in 2016. (ACC Sports Journal)
Austin Proehl Named To Wuerffel Trophy Watch ListThe Wuerffel Trophy announced its watch list of 109 players from the Football Bowl Subdivision Tuesday, and UNC senior Austin Proehl is among the candidates. A recipient of the ACC Top Six Award for Service in 2016, Proehl is an active member of the Chapel Hill community. Before every home football game, he visits the UNC Children's Hospital. (GoHeels.com)
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| Presbyterian College | 0 | | at Wake Forest | 0 | | Thursday 6:30 PM |
| | Central Connecticut | 0 | | at Syracuse | 0 | | Friday 7:00 PM |
| | Boston College | 0 | | at Northern Illinois | 0 | | Friday 9:30 PM |
| | Kent State | 0 | | at Clemson | 0 | | Saturday 12:00 PM |
| | California | 0 | | at North Carolina | 0 | | Saturday 12:20 PM |
| | Bethune-Cookman | 0 | | at Miami | 0 | | Saturday 12:30 PM |
| | Youngstown State | 0 | | at Pittsburgh | 0 | | Saturday 1:00 PM |
| | NC State | 0 | | at South Carolina | 0 | | Saturday 3:00 PM |
| | William & Mary | 0 | | at Virginia | 0 | | Saturday 3:30 PM |
| | North Carolina Central | 0 | | at Duke | 0 | | Saturday 6:00 PM |
| | Louisville | 0 | | at Purdue | 0 | | Saturday 7:30 PM |
| | Florida State | 0 | | at Alabama | 0 | | Saturday 8:00 PM |
| | West Virginia | 0 | | at Virginia Tech | 0 | | Sunday 7:30 PM |
| | Tennessee | 0 | | at Georgia Tech | 0 | | Monday 8:00 PM |
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| (16) Virginia Tech | 6-3 | 10-4 | | North Carolina | 5-3 | 8-5 | | (20) Miami | 5-3 | 9-4 | | Pittsburgh | 5-3 | 8-5 | | Georgia Tech | 4-4 | 9-4 | | Virginia | 1-7 | 2-10 | | Duke | 1-7 | 4-8 |
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| (1) Clemson | 8-1 | 14-1 | | (21) Louisville | 7-1 | 9-4 | | (8) Florida State | 5-3 | 10-3 | | NC State | 3-5 | 7-6 | | Wake Forest | 3-5 | 7-6 | | Syracuse | 2-6 | 4-8 | | Boston College | 2-6 | 7-6 |
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