Video: Get to know UNC Linebackers Coach, Mike EkelerGet to know North Carolina first-year linebackers coach Mike Ekeler as he prepares his veteran group for the Tar Heels' season-opener on September 2 against Cal in Kenan Stadium.
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Saturday, August 19, 2017 RB Shaun Draughn hopes to settle down with GiantsRunning back Shaun Draughn didn't jump at the opportunity to check out of the Giants' team hotel when training camp officially ended on Tuesday. Draughn, who is on his ninth team in a seven-year NFL career, has learned the hard way not to rush into settling down in a new city. Draughn and his wife decided two years ago to put down roots in his home state of North Carolina. (NJ.com)
Fedora Talks Rodgers' Return, Defense & Camp At This PointIn addition to briefly answering a couple of questions about how his being in Nashville on Wednesday meeting with the NCAA affected his program, Larry Fedora also discussed the quarterback situation, Khaliel Rodgers’ return, elements of the defense and that he says the team needs “a hundred” more practices to get ready for the season opener on Sept. 2 versus California. (Tar Heel Illustrated)
Jeff Saturday Wins His First Game as a High School Football CoachJeff Saturday made his debut as the head football coach of the Hebron Christian Lions on Friday night and his team did not disappoint. The Lions (1-0) trounced the East Jackson Eagles (0-1) by a 48-22 score, earning a dominant road win behind an explosive ground attack. “It was a ton of fun,” said Saturday, an NFL analyst for ESPN when he isn’t coaching. (Gwinnett Prep Sports)
Fedora, Tar Heels facing tough decisions heading into final scrimmageThe UNC football team had the day off Wednesday, meaning that its preparations weren’t adversely affected by Larry Fedora’s trip to Nashville and his date before the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions. It’s a good thing, too, because with so many questions remaining, the Tar Heels and their rebuilding offense don’t have much margin for error before their season opener. (North State Journal)
UNC's Secondary Competition Heating UpWith UNC’s front seven loaded with veterans and returning starters, it’s the secondary that will serve as the largest proving ground over the final week of training camp. There are still known commodities in senior cornerback M.J. Stewart and senior strong safety Donnie Miles. The pair has proven over their careers to be a dependable duo and will anchor UNC’s back line. (Inside Carolina)
Could Chazz Surratt be UNC's surprise starter?Chazz Surratt — a former N.C. high school star who redshirted last season — has led UNC's first-team offense in both of UNC's private scrimmages this month, according to sources. If he starts in Saturday's scrimmage, that would appear to give the redshirt freshman an inside track over senior Brandon Harris, sophomore Nathan Elliott and freshman Logan Byrd. (Argyle Report)
Friday UNC Football Preseason Camp TidbitsGrad transfer guard Khaliel Rodgers is back on the team and was in full pads on Friday. "He was taking care of some personal business," Fedora said. "When we get him in the scrimmage tomorrow we'll have a better idea of where he is and how much (missing time) hurt him." Per Fedora there has been no change or decisions in the quarterback competition. (Inside Carolina)
UCF adds former UNC cornerback Mike HughesUCF has added former UNC cornerback Mike Hughes, multiple team sources tell Knights247. Hughes, who left the Tar Heels after playing as a true freshman, spent last season at Garden City C.C., where he became a first-team JUCO All-American cornerback for the junior college national champions. Hughes will be eligible to play for the Knights this season. (247 Sports)
Video: Get to know UNC defensive backs coach, Terry Joseph.Get to know North Carolina defensive backs coach Terry Joseph and see how he motivates his "Rude Boyz" as they prepare for the 2017 season. Joseph is entering his first season coaching in Chapel Hill and twelfth as a college coach after spending the past three seasons at Texas A&M.
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Friday, August 18, 2017 Video: Larry Fedora Friday Post-Practice InterviewNorth Carolina football coach Larry Fedora meets with the media after practice on Friday to discuss the Tar Heels' defensive personnel ahead of UNC's September 2 season opener against Cal in Kenan Stadium.
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Friday, August 18, 2017 OL Khaliel Rodgers Returns To UNC FootballUSC grad transfer Khaliel Rodgers has rejoined the football program less than two weeks after announcing his retirement, a UNC spokesperson confirmed Friday. The 6-foot-3, 315-pound offensive lineman left the team only days into training camp and posted the following explanation on his Facebook account: "After much thought, I decided to retire from football..." (Inside Carolina)
Putting pressure on Mitch Trubisky key to Bears' developmentThe Chicago Bears are not feeling internal pressure to rush Mitch Trubisky's development — but the team knows that crucial to preparing the rookie is having him face pressure. Trubisky's debut in last week's 24-17 exhibition loss to the Broncos at Soldier Field increased public interest in seeing the No. 2 pick from North Carolina overtake starter Mike Glennon. (Chicago Tribune)
Nazair Jones makes impressive first impression for SeahawksThird-round pick Nazair Jones made an impression playing both defensive end and tackle for Seattle in its 41-17 win over the Chargers. “Naz played very well,” coach Pete Carroll said. “We were really excited about him. He played end and a little bit inside. He showed good effort. He had a great play chasing the screen down that we really were fired up about.” (MyNorthwest.com)
Mitch Trubisky Turns Up Heat in Chicago Bears Quarterback CompetitionIt’s clear Mitch Trubisky has moved past the remedial stuff. “It’s so much better than Day 1,” he said. “Now I’m in the huddle and I can visualize the play as I’m saying it to the guys. And they can tell by the way I’m saying it that I know what I’m doing. The more reps the better. I’ve been watching a lot of film, working really hard and feel like I’m progressing every day.” (Sports Illustrated)
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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 #5 Clemson | 0 | | Saturday 12:00 PM |
| | California | 0 | | at North Carolina | 0 | | Saturday 12:20 PM |
| | Bethune-Cookman | 0 | | at #18 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 |
| | #17 Louisville | 0 | | at Purdue | 0 | | Saturday 7:30 PM |
| | #3 Florida State | 0 | | at #1 Alabama | 0 | | Saturday 8:00 PM |
| | #20 West Virginia | 0 | | at #22 Virginia Tech | 0 | | Sunday 7:30 PM |
| | #24 Tennessee | 0 | | at Georgia Tech | 0 | | Monday 8:00 PM |
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| (18) Miami | 0-0 | 0-0 | | (22) Virginia Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 | | Georgia Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 | | Pittsburgh | 0-0 | 0-0 | | North Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 | | Virginia | 0-0 | 0-0 | | Duke | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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| (3) Florida State | 0-0 | 0-0 | | (5) Clemson | 0-0 | 0-0 | | (17) Louisville | 0-0 | 0-0 | | Syracuse | 0-0 | 0-0 | | Wake Forest | 0-0 | 0-0 | | Boston College | 0-0 | 0-0 | | NC State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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