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James Spurling, Longtime UNC Athletics Staff Member, Passes Away

James Spurling, whose selfless nature, honesty, commitment to teamwork, and dedication to all things Tar Heels wove him through the tapestry of Carolina for more than five decades, passed away suddenly on Thursday morning. The long-time Director of Kenan Stadium and the Kenan Football Center and Massey Award winner was 68. (GoHeels.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Super Bowl History

Before Drake Maye takes the field Sunday, sixteen other Tar Heels have played in more than 20 Super Bowls and won. Receiver Mack Hollins played in the Eagles win over the Patriots in 2018. Offensive tackle Harris Barton won three Super Bowls with the 49ers. Lawrence Taylor won two Super Bowls with the Giants under defensive coordinator Bill Belichick. (Chapelboro.com)

The key to Super Bowl quarterback Drake Maye's success? Being a little brother

In sports, some siblings are so accomplished they can be recognized only by their surnames. The Manning brothers. The Williams sisters. In North Carolina they have the Mayes: four brothers who are all strong athletes. By his own description, Drake Maye was the "runt" of the family. He was the "instigator," the one who tried to get under the others’ skin. (NBC News)

Young Drake Maye: How a future Super Bowl QB shredded an NC youth football league

They still remember it today. Everyone who saw Drake Maye on a football field on Saturday mornings in Huntersville, N.C., from age 6 to 12, has a story to tell. Tony Horton was an assistant coach on Drake’s youth teams. Horton and Drake’s dad, Mark, were so immersed in coaching that they had Tony’s wife, Tracey, videotape all their games. (Yahoo! Sports)

Seattle Seahawks Activate LB Chazz Surratt From Injured Reserve Ahead Of Super Bowl LX

The Seahawks activated former North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt from injured reserve on Tuesday, adding back to the roster a key special teams player ahead of Super Bowl LX. Surratt, who signed with the Seahawks before the start of the season, appeared in 11 games prior to suffering an ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve. (Seattle Seahawks)

Drake Maye says he's 'turned a corner' with shoulder issue; no concern for Super Bowl LX

Concerns about Drake Maye's shoulder can be moved down to DEFCON 5, after the New England Patriots quarterback and coaching staff all downplayed the injury. During Super Bowl LX Opening Night, in which he was engulfed by a throng of media, Maye said he felt good after Monday's throwing session. "I feel good. I'll be just fine," Maye said. (NFL.com)

Even Drake Maye’s dad is surprised by Patriots’ Super Bowl run

"Like everybody, I’m surprised they made the Super Bowl," Mark Maye said. "I thought they’d be better than what people were expecting. I’m a little more optimistic, maybe a little biased, about all my kids’ teams and always have been. It wouldn’t have surprised me for them to make the playoffs. But to make the Super Bowl? That’s pretty tough to do." (MSN.com)

THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson Comes Home, Belichick Denied, UNC Women's Tennis Takes Down No. 1

Since we last caught up, Caleb Wilson had a happy homecoming in Atlanta, Bill Belichick was denied election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot, UNC Women’s Tennis took down No. 9 NC State and No. 1 Georgia, soccer legend Crystal Dunn retired, Mitch Mason updated us on his health status, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Super Bowl-bound Patriots follow in Mack Hollins' bare footsteps

It's the thick of summer training camp when a glass drops and shatters in the New England Patriots' cafeteria. A record scratch might as well ring out from the amps on the nearby practice field as the room comes to a standstill: Mack, wait. Don't go anywhere. Mack Hollins hasn't consistently worn shoes in the past decade. He continues on with a smile. (ESPN)

What UNC Football’s Future Schedules Will Look Like Under New ACC Format

With the ever-changing nature of college football, scheduling is just one of branches. UNC's 2026 schedule was announced Monday. The Tar Heels will play eight ACC games for the final time after the ACC announced that it would move to a nine-game conference schedule and require each program to play a minimum of 10 Power Four games. (TarHeel247)

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