Tar Heels want progress at receiver

Posted Apr 3, 2010
Erik Highsmith remembers the confusion he felt in all those chaotic moments just before the snap. Thrown directly from the high-school ranks onto the field for North Carolina, he tried to see through the bluffs from the defense to recognize the coverage. He tried to keep his mind focused on his route or the block he would have to deliver downfield. "I'm a fast learner," Highsmith said, "but I really didn't know exactly what was going on." (Winston-Salem Journal)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Chansky’s Notebook: Draft Dodgers?
Bill Belichick and Michael Malone have the same dilemma: neither has any draft picks. After his first season as a college football coach, Belichick did...
Sat May 2, 2026

Expected Benchmarks For UNC Basketball And Football
UNC didn’t bring Bill Belichick in to go 6-6. Next year, eight wins may be a high bar. But beyond that, expectations ramp up because...
Fri May 1, 2026

UNC football unveils special Air Jordan 14 PE
UNC Football's social media account revealed the new Air Jordan 14 Player Edition for the upcoming season, dressed in an all-Carolina blue colorway. The shoe...
Fri May 1, 2026

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Takeaways From UNC's Defense Following Football Spring Practice
UNC Football has concluded the second spring practice of the Bill Belichick era. Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner of TarHeel247 discuss their takeaways, various news...
Thu Apr 30, 2026