Bill Belichick’s 1st college team struggled at UNC. He’s hoping lessons learned lead to more success

NFL coaching great Bill Belichick spent a bumpy debut season at North Carolina trying to blend a roster full of newcomers and adjusting to life in the college football ranks. It was a learning experience even for someone with a résumé featuring six Super Bowl titles as a head coach and ranking as one of the NFL’s all-time leaders in coaching victories. (Associated Press)

North Carolina Quarterback Competition Enters Training Camp

Two weeks before training camp, UNC finds itself in a familiar position at quarterback — sort of. Following last year’s quarterback carousel of Gio Lopez, Max Johnson, and Au'Tori Newkirk, the Tar Heels enter 2026 with a revamped quarterback group led by transfers Billy Edwards Jr. and Miles O’Neill, alongside Newkirk and freshman Travis Burgess. (Inside Carolina)

Bill Belichick: Difference in UNC 'night and day' from year ago

In the wake of a 4-8 season with few bright spots, coach Bill Belichick struck an optimistic tone about the trajectory UNC football. Belichick's second season at UNC will feature significant changes, as the Tar Heels have a new offensive coordinator in Bobby Petrino, 40 true freshmen who have entered the program and a new starter looming at quarterback. (ESPN)

Kane Kepley Made an Absolutely Ridiculous Play That Deserves More Attention

Although the numbers don’t look as overwhelming for 22-year-old 2025 second rounder Kane Kepley as they once did, the shape suggests pretty strongly to me that this is a guy who needs to face better pitching to continue his development. In the meantime, one of his skills that will definitely translate as the former Diamond Heel climbs? The glove. (Bleacher Nation)

Lawrence Taylor to be inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame

Lawrence Taylor recorded 73.5 of his 132.5 career sacks in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Now he will be inducted into the state's Hall of Fame. The New Jersey Hall of Fame recently announced its next class of Jersey legends. The list of 13 inductees is headlined by the Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker who was voted the No. 1 player in Giants history. (New York Giants)

What are Red Sox getting in UNC roommates they took in MLB Draft? Their coach weighs in

Few enjoyed the top of the Red Sox’ draft board more than UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes, who watched from a North Carolina beach Saturday as Boston selected two of his players, shortstop Jake Schaffner and outfielder Owen Hull, with their first two picks. In just one season in Chapel Hill, the pair of roommates made a big impact for the Tar Heels. (MSN.com)

Video: Bill Belichick Friday ACC Kickoff Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Friday afternoon as part of the Atlantic Coast Conference's annual Kickoff event in Charlotte. (View Video)

Schools tried to lure Melkart Abou Jaoude, Jordan Shipp with big money last season

There were plenty of schools that wanted to flash big money at defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude and wide receiver Jordan Shipp to lure them away from North Carolina. In both cases, the first contact from other schools came during the season, but they decided to remain loyal to UNC and try to turn the program around after a frustrating season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Football Player Breakout Interviews At ACC Kickoff

North Carolina defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude, offensive lineman Christo Kelly, and wide receiver Jordan Shipp speak with reporters on Friday morning during a breakout interview session at the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte. (View Video)

Melkart Abou Jaoude Looking To Leap Forward Following Breakout Season

Following a breakout 2025 season, it’s safe to say Melkart Abou Jaoude won’t be sneaking up on anyone this season. After a debut year in Chapel Hill that saw the Delaware transfer lead the ACC in sacks, the UNC redshirt senior enters his final college football season knowing he’ll sit atop every opposing offensive coordinator’s scouting report. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Lands Beckham Black Visit, Watches Recruits at Peach Jam

Top-ranked 2027 basketball recruit Beckham Black has scheduled a visit to UNC. Can coach Michael Malone land a program-changing commitment right out of the gate? Isaac Schade spotlights UNC Basketball’s pursuit of elite talents like Black and AJ Williams, both dominant at Peach Jam. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: The Cost of Business

UNC has released its salary structure for the 2026-27 men’s basketball season, and now it has to be a game of wait and see. Michael Malone is making $7.5 million his first college head coaching season and his top assistant Chuck Martin is making $500,000. Here is where it gets interesting. The second new assistant Bryan Tibaldi is making $365,000. (Chapelboro.com)

America’s pastime has rich history at UNC

UNC's first sporting event took place in spring 1884 on a baseball diamond against Bingham Military School. We don’t know the date or the result, but it was a Great Day to be a Tar Heel. Baseball has a rich history in Chapel Hill. In celebration of America250, let’s look at some surprising ties between the nation’s pastime and its first public university. (UNC.edu)

Bill Belichick: UNC Football 'culture is a lot different' entering second season

UNC Football coach Bill Belichick is confident that time may finally be on the Tar Heels’ side. Time to build a team without massive roster turnover after spring practice. Time for players to train themselves and develop a culture in the summer. Time for the Tar Heels’ offseason training program to take effect. All things that he said were missing last season. (WRAL.com)

Three storylines to watch as Bill Belichick, UNC Football hit ACC Kickoff

Bill Belichick, Jordan Shipp, Melkart Abou Jaoude, and Christo Kelly will make the media rounds at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown on Wednesday as the ACC holds its annual football preseason showcase. The ACC Network will carry live coverage beginning at 9 a.m. Beyond the usual preseason talking points, UNC arrives with no shortage of storylines. (USA Today)

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