New UNC linebackers coach Mike Ekeler makes a solid first impression

Posted Mar 30, 2017
New linebackers coach Mike Ekeler has coached at six different Power 5 programs. His next chapter in his journey throughout the country's college football landscape lands him in Chapel Hill where he is already making solid first impressions. Senior linebacker Cayson Collins has two words to describe his new coach. "Freaking awesome." (Carolina Blue)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - The Flea Flicker
During UNC's memorable 2015 football season, the Tar Heels hosted Duke in an ACC clash. The winner would position themselves to win the Coastal Division...
Tue Nov 3, 2026

Billy Edwards Named ACC Quarterback Of The Week
North Carolina's Billy Edwards Jr. has been named ACC Quarterback of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. Edwards had his best game as a...
Mon Nov 2, 2026

Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-UConn Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Monday to look back at the Tar Heels' 38-35 loss to No. 1...
Mon Nov 2, 2026

Podcast: UNC vs. Miami Recap, Men's & Women's Basketball Previews, Olympic Sports Update
The Ultimate Tar Heel Podcast, Episode 28: Football coaches get an A, Billy Edwards was a star, officiating was unacceptable, need to switch conferences, Men's...
Mon Nov 2, 2026