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Javonte Williams shining despite Cowboys' flagging run game

On the 13th game of the Dallas Cowboys' season, Javonte Williams reached 1,000 yards with a 1-yard touchdown run last week against the Detroit Lions. With four games to play, Williams has 1,022 yards and nine touchdowns, putting him on pace for 1,337 yards. In any era, that would be considered an excellent season, but it might have been better. (ESPN.com)

Patriots QB Drake Maye takes members of the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket shopping

It was a special day for some members of the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket. About 20 got to go on a shopping trip with Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann, this week. Ten teens and ten preteens were surprised with the trip. All the kids even got custom shoes from Maye. Ann even brought some of her homemade cookies for the kids. (NBC 10)

Possible UNC Football Offensive Coordinator Candidates

After having one of the worst offenses in college football, UNC has made a change at offensive coordinator. Now, a coaching search begins. The Tar Heels hope to target someone with quarterback coaching experience for UNC's young quarterbacks like Bryce Baker, Au'Tori Newkirk, and Travis Burgess. Here are candidates the Tar Heels could target. (USA Today)

Chansky’s Notebook: Year One Done

Happy anniversary to Bill Belichick for better or worse. The great experiment is officially one year old after Belichick was named UNC’s new football coach last December. Right now, at least, infamy is the softest way to describe it. The future NFL Hall of Famer with six Super Bowl rings was an unmitigated disaster as a rookie college football head coach. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Podcast - Freddie Kitchens Out as UNC OC, Priefer Out on STs, What's Next?

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the news that Freddie Kitchens is out as offensive coordinator at UNC. The move opens up a huge position coach need for Bill Belichick. Belichick also relieved Special Teams coach Mike Priefer of his duties. Barnes discusses what's next for Tar Heel Football. (View Video)

Freddie Kitchens Out as UNC Offensive Coordinator

Freddie Kitchens is out after one season at UNC's offensive coordinator. The Tar Heels' offense ranked among the worst in the nation in 2025, finishing the regular season No. 131 in total offense, No. 121 in scoring offense (19.3), and No. 119 in red zone offense (77.1% scoring rate). Only seven teams scored fewer touchdowns (25) than North Carolina. (Inside Carolina)

Mike Priefer Out As North Carolina's Special Teams Coordinator

Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer has been dismissed as North Carolina's special teams coordinator. Priefer was added as part of Belichick’s first staff. Priefer’s dismissal comes the same day as the release of offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. “We want to thank Coach Kitchens and Coach Priefer for their many contributions to our program..." (Inside Carolina)

Tennessee's Cedric Gray Reveals Mindset During Rough Season for Titans

Certain individual playmakers have stood out amid the fray and distilled a share of hope into the future of the Tennessee Titans' franchise, despite their current, agonizing state. Chief among them is linebacker Cedric Gray, who has made a consistent name for himself despite the defense's overall inconsistency. Gray has 114 tackles on the season so far. (Sports Illustrated)

Former UNC QB Drake Maye Ends Program’s Long NFL Drought

In the first 100-plus years of the NFL, there had never been a top-tier quarterback from the University of North Carolina. Until now. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, a former UNC superstar who became the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, has emerged this season as a top Most Valuable Player candidate in the professional ranks. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast - UNC Defense Status Check

Football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss potential transfer portal needs for the UNC defense, the current roster along with incoming freshmen and how those two groups determine necessary additions once the transfer portal opens in January, and more. (View Video)

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