Video: IC Podcast - Kicking It With The Barth Brothers

How many examples can you find of two brothers, kickers, that basically ruled the roost for a college football team for eight straight years? Joey Powell and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina welcome Casey and Connor Barth, two of the best kickers in UNC Football history, in this special edition of Kicking It in the 40 Club. (View Video)

Former UNC forward Walker Miller to play for King Rice at Monmouth

Former North Carolina forward Walker Miller and Seton Hall guard Shavar Reynolds are joining Monmouth University as graduate transfers, coach King Rice announced Thursday. The 6-foot-11 Miller played in 65 games in four seasons for the Tar Heels, scoring 32 points and grabbing 28 rebounds. Monmouth won the MAAC regular-season in 2020-21. (Associated Press)

Video: Kerwin Walton Offseason Workout Montage

One of the major bright spots for UNC basketball last season was freshman wing Kerwin Walton. Entering his sophomore season, the 6-foot-5, 205-pound sharpshooter is expected to take another step forward as he becomes a key offensive threat and a full-time starter for the Tar Heels. Walton is putting in the work to continue to improve his game. (Inside Carolina)

Carolina Blue Background Gave Hubert Davis His Chance (from Summer, 1991)

At ages 3 and 4, Hubert Davis tagged along with his dad to youth league centers, where Hubert Sr. coached. At 7, there were a few trips to see Walter Davis in UNC’s Carmichael Auditorium, where he got to hang around in the locker room with the Tar Heel players after the game. "It was around then that he started saying, ‘Dad, that’s where I wanna go.’” (Chapelboro.com)

Top 25 Players In UNC Basketball History: No. 10 - Sam Perkins

Former UNC center Sam Perkins was a three-time first-team All-American from 1982-1984, a NABC Hall of Fame inductee, named to the ACC’s 50th Anniversary team, and his jersey is honored in the Smith Center. Perkins is UNC’s third all-time leading scorer with 2,145 points, second leading rebounder with 1,167, and third in blocked shots with 245. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Sam Howell Named Preseason First-Team All-American By Walter Camp Football Foundation

UNC QB Sam Howell has been named preseason first-team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Howell enters his junior season having already thrown for 7,227 yards and 68 TDs with a 64.4 completion percentage in 25 games. His 68 TD passes are the most through a sophomore season in ACC history and are tied for the UNC record. (GoHeels.com)

Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little drops new track -- Let it Breathe

As the Portland Trail Blazers get in their offseason workouts, Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little is also putting in some work off the court. If you haven’t heard, Little is dropping tracks! This week, Little put out a brand new song titled “Let it Breathe.” The 21-year-old gives some love to the city of Portland while also mentioning Mount Hood on the track. (NBC Sports)

Victor Olofsson, Tim Schels Earn Men's Soccer All-ACC Academic Honors

UNC men's soccer players Victor Olofsson and Tim Schels earned All-ACC Academic Team honors for the 2020-21 season, the ACC announced Wednesday. Minimum academic requirements for selection to the All-ACC Academic Team are a 3.0 grade point average for the previous semester and a 3.0 cumulative average during one's academic career. (GoHeels.com)

One reason for optimism for every ACC football team in 2021

North Carolina: Having one of the country's top players. There are many reasons to be excited about UNC football this year and pointing out the quarterback is too easy at times. But Sam Howell is an early Heisman Trophy favorite, is expected to be one of the best in college football this year, and likely will be the first quarterback taken in the 2022 NFL Draft. (247 Sports)

Four Tar Heels Named Field Hockey All-Americans

Four Tar Heels have earned All-America recognition for the 2020-21 season, giving the UNC field hockey program its highest total number of honorees since 2014. Amanda Hendry and Erin Matson were named to the first team, Eva Smolenaars to the second team, and Meredith Sholder to the third team. All four earned first-team All-South Region honors. (GoHeels.com)

Longtime Carolina Baseball Fan ‘Retires’ From Leading Cheers in Boshamer Stadium

As the UNC Baseball season came to a close, one diehard Tar Heel fan announced he will be retiring from leading the cheers for the baseball program. For 13 seasons, Tom Jensen, a Chapel Hill resident and director of Public Policy Polling, was often known as the loudest person in Boshamer Stadium. Jensen said the decision was to protect his vocal cords. (Chapelboro.com)

Former UNC Star Harrison Barnes Hints at Future Career in Politics, Public Service

Former UNC basketball star Harrison Barnes is considering the move from sportsman to statesman at the conclusion of his NBA career. The articulate, measured, thoughtful, and outspoken Sacramento Kings forward earned the nickname "The Senator" early in his career with the Golden State Warriors and often takes to Twitter to share his political views. (Inside Carolina)

College football's top 25 quarterbacks for 2021

Who will fill the void left by Trevor Lawrence in 2021? No. 2 Sam Howell, North Carolina. Howell averages 10.3 yards per passing attempt the last two seasons, and he piled up 7,224 yards, 68 TDs and 14 interceptions in that stretch. He's been the centerpiece of a quick rebuild under Mack Brown, and the third-year starter should be even better as a junior. (Sporting News)

Sites and Dates Announced for 2021-22 ACC Championships

The ACC Football Championship Game will return to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, Dec. 4. Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, will welcome the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament from March 8-12, 2022. The Greensboro Coliseum will host to the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament from March 2-6. (The ACC)

Eight Tar Heels Named To Women's Soccer All-ACC Academic Team

UNC Women's Soccer has placed eight student-athletes on the 2021 Academic All-ACC team. The Honorees include Abby Allen, Maycee Bell, Talia Dellaperuta, Claudia Dickey, Aleigh Gambone, Rachel Jones, Sam Meza, and Brianna Pinto. Minimum academic requirements are a 3.0 grade point average for the previous semester and a 3.0 cumulative average. (GoHeels.com)

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