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Chansky’s Notebook: Missing the Point
No question,
Bill Belichick knows what to do with a football team, departing the NFL with six Super Bowl rings and second most coaching wins in history. But UNC Football is on life support because, as he admits, he expected to find better players when he arrived and can’t do much about it now. Yet, he is still talking about
next year’s freshman recruiting class. (
Chapelboro.com)
Bill Belichick defends GM Michael Lombardi, Tar Heels’ roster construction
Amid all of the problems around the UNC Football program, the biggest for
Bill Belichick’s Tar Heel team might be the easiest to understand: The roster isn’t good enough. General manager Michael Lombardi and Belichick, who assembled this roster relying heavily on the transfer portal, are starting to publicly state that as poor performances mount. (
WRAL.com)
Bill Belichick says UNC Football documentary 'still a work in progress'
A UNC Football documentary is "still a work in progress," according to
Bill Belichick. "We’re working through a few logistics," Belichick said Monday when asked about the status of a Hulu series about the Tar Heels’ season. "There will be something." A source with knowledge of the situation on Oct. 7 said "the show is no longer in development at Hulu." (
MSN.com)
UNC Linebacker Andrew Simpson on the Noise, Playing for Bill Belichick, Defense, and more
California native and Boise State transfer linebacker
Andrew Simpson met with reporters Monday as UNC prepares for its trip to face California on Friday night. Simpson reflected on his transition to UNC, his relationship with Bill and Steve Belichick, the defense's mentality, and what it means to return home for the first time since joining the Tar Heels. (
TarHeel247)
UNC offensive lineman Christo Kelly insists Tar Heels' locker room remains united
Reports of locker room tension, coaching conflict, and internal frustration have hovered over UNC Football in recent weeks. But offensive lineman
Christo Kelly pushed back on the speculation Monday, maintaining that the Tar Heels remain connected and committed to one another. "I see guys that are coming together and stringing along great practices." (
TarHeel247)
Podcast: Carolina Football Live - Oct. 13, 2025
North Carolina Football General Manager Michael Lombardi and Running Backs Coach
Natrone Means join
Jones Angell from the
Tar Heel Sports Network to preview this weekend's west-coast matchup with Cal, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more.
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Listen To Podcast)
Tue Oct 14, 2025
Tar Heels Tasked With Filling Void Of Thad Dixon's Absence
North Carolina’s defense has struggled against the pass this season, and its best weapon in the defensive backfield won’t be on the field for the immediate future. Inside Carolina reported last week that starting cornerback
Thaddeus Dixon would miss extended time with an injury he suffered against the Clemson Tigers on October 4. (
Inside Carolina)
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)