Video: THI Podcast - Is UNC Football Too Frugal Or Just Cautious In The Transfer Portal?
Posted Apr 21, 2025
With the college football transfer portal underway, some Tar Heel football fans have expressed concern about North Carolina not spending more money on players. So today, the Tar Heel Illustrated crew addresses why Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi are a big frugal and cautious spending money in the portal.
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