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Under fire, Bill Belichick insists everything is working at UNC

As Bill Belichick walked through the double doors into the Kenan Football Center lobby on Monday morning, the room fell silent. Dozens of media members looked on — national and local. North Carolina Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham looked on. Athletics Director in waiting Steve Newmark looked on. General manager Michael Lombardi looked on. (TarHeel247)

Bill Belichick Plays Defense, Disputes Doubts About UNC Football General Manager

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick played defense Monday, disputing increasing doubts about general manager Michael Lombardi’s competency amid the growing notion that the two men are presiding over a broken football culture, as the Tar Heels turn the corner into game week for their road matchup at California. "I think Michael’s done a great job." (Inside Carolina)

Chansky’s Notebook: Another Maye Day

Drake Maye is looking like a playoff quarterback to me. While his alma mater is engulfed in controversy over its new football coach, the former North Carolina quarterback continues to light up the NFL and his record and stats back up the praise. Maye led the New England Patriots to their third straight win and will be favored in their next three games. (Chapelboro.com)

Bill Belichick calls rumors of UNC exit 'categorically false'

After a week of chaos surrounding UNC Football and Bill Belichick's future in Chapel Hill, the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach denied rumors he was looking for an exit and doubled down on his belief that his "process" will eventually lead to a winning team. "Reports about my looking for a buyout or trying to leave here is categorically false," Belichick said. (ESPN.com)

The Monday Huddle: UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Addresses a Challenging Week

UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi on how the team is feeling after a challenging open week: "I think the team is focused on Cal. Last week, there was a lot of noise outside our building, but our building has maintained a semblance of consistency in terms of progress and wanting to improve. And our players have been dedicated." (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-Cal Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with reporters on Monday following a tumultuous open week to separate fact from fiction in the recent negative headlines, preview Friday night's west-coast matchup against the Cal Bears, and more. (View Video)

THT Newsletter: Meet Caleb Wilson, Anthony Thompson Sets Commitment Date, Open Basketball Practice

There was no football game over the weekend, but it was still a busy time for UNC Athletics. Caleb Wilson introduced himself, 5-star wing Anthony Thompson set a commitment date, UNC Basketball held an open practice, football commits and NFL players had big games, and a former Tar Heel Wrestler "paid it forward" with a huge donation. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Tar Pit Podcast - Why These 6 Commits Are All-In on UNC Football

The Tar Pit Podcast crew sits down with Travis Burgess, Trashawn Ruffin, Zion Smith, Nick Fiumara, Carson Sneed, and Calvin Thomas — six North Carolina commits who are shaping the future of Tar Heel football. (View Video)

Bill Belichick’s UNC program privately blames Patriots for bad press

As someone who knows North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick recently characterized it, Belichick has a habit of couching his circumstances in one of two ways: hero or victim. In the aftermath of a recent feeding frenzy of reports pointing to the disintegration of Belichick’s first foray into college football, the victim card is being played. (NBC Sports)

Drake Maye continues to make history, Patriots keep winning; Josh Downs catches TD pass

On Sunday, Drake Maye, who might be one of the best quarterback in the NFL through six weeks, led the New England Patriots to their third consecutive victory on the same day that Josh Downs caught his first touchdown pass of the season. In the Patriots’ 25-19 victory at New Orleans on Sunday, Maye went 18-of-26 for 261 yards and three touchdowns. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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