Chansky’s Notebook: Unacknowledged

Posted Aug 12, 2025
Even with Bill Belichick, the Tar Heels are getting no respect. The preseason college football polls are out, and UNC is nowhere to be found. Let’s say the Hoodie establishes himself as a great college coach to follow his golden NFL days. That would be ideal. But if the Tar Heels lose to TCU, their likely last chance of getting ranked is Oct. 4 vs. Clemson. (Chapelboro.com)

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