UNC punter Adam McCann-Gibbs’ homecoming comes as he still learns the sport
Posted Aug 28, 2026
Plenty of new experiences are kicking in for most UNC Football players visiting Ireland, but it’s familiar territory for a freshman punter. Adam McCann-Gibbs is from Glen, Ireland and only played soccer and Gaelic football before arriving at UNC. After his teammates helped him learn more about American football, he’s giving them the lowdown on Ireland.
(Tar Heel Tribune)
Related: Football, Football Recruiting
Video: The Game Plan Podcast - UNC vs. TCU Dublin Preview and PredictionsGreg Barnes, Jason Staples, and Tommy Ashley at Inside Carolina preview and predict UNC Football's season opener against TCU on Saturday and break down the...
Fri Aug 28, 2026UNC RB Demon June primed for breakout year after first-season success
Demon June was the Tar Heel offense’s north star last season. Amidst a disappointing 4-8 season, the running back racked up an impressive 464 rushing...
Thu Aug 27, 2026
Bill Belichick 'wisdom' guiding UNC on Dublin trip
While Adam McCann-Gibbs feels his journey from Gaelic footballer to college athlete has been like something from a film, the County Down teenager still acknowledges...
Thu Aug 27, 2026
Video: TarHeel247 On-Site! The Biggest Takeaways From UNC Football's First Day In Dublin
Andrew Jones and Noah Weiskopf of TarHeel247 discuss UNC Football's arrival in Ireland, the team's logistical challenges, rainy weather, the absence of defensive coordinator Steve...
Thu Aug 27, 2026
