What NFL Scouts Said About UNC's Melkart Abou Jaoude Despite Injury
Bill Belichick wasn't the only one who thought Melkart Abou Jaoude has played well. After UNC's win over Pitt, a couple of NFL scouts called Belichick to praise the 6-foot-5 edge rusher. "One of the things they mentioned was how impressed they were with the way he played, in spite of having a club on his hand. We're hoping that he'll get it off soon." (
TarHeel247)
Ethan Paschal First UNC Men's Golfer To Shoot Consecutive 63s
Ethan Paschal became the first Tar Heel men's golfer to shoot 63 or better in consecutive rounds after Tuesday's third and final round of the Elon Phoenix Invitational at the Alamance Country Club in Burlington. Paschal finished third in the 108-player field, carding rounds of 2-over-par 73 and 8-under 63 on Monday and another 63 on Tuesday. (
GoHeels.com)
Tar Heels Staying Ready When Called Upon
"Everybody's one play away from being out there,"
Bill Belichick said. The Tar Heels have learned that lesson the hard way recently. North Carolina entered this past Saturday's 21-17 win at No. 25 Pitt already missing a starting left tackle Jordan Hall, defensive tackle
Isaiah Johnson and edge rusher
Jaylen Harvey. Then the Tar Heel secondary got hit hard. (
GoHeels.com)
Inside the Tape: Breaking down Willie Lampkin's NFL debut in London
You can rep stunts/twists as many times as you want in practice, but you can’t simulate live NFL football and these are the types of plays that should earn former North Carolina offensive lineman
Willie Lampkin a long look to become a core contributor up front moving forward for the Philadelphia Eagles, no matter who may return from injury. (
NBC Sports)
UNC Men's Basketball Picked Fifth in Preseason ACC Poll
Ahead of UNC's first season under
Michael Malone, the Tar Heels were picked to finish fifth in the ACC preseason media poll, following a vote of media members at the ACC Basketball Tipoff in Charlotte this month. For the 11th time in the last 14 seasons, Duke was selected as the preseason favorite to win the conference in the annual preseason poll. (
Inside Carolina)
Kevin Thomas Wanted To Be Part Of UNC Basketball's 'Winning Group'
Kevin Thomas thought his recruitment was over. The 6–6 wing had committed to LSU and was preparing for the next step in his basketball career. Then a coaching change at LSU wiped out that plan. The reset eventually brought Thomas to Chapel Hill, where the freshman made his debut in a Carolina uniform Friday in an 88–70 exhibition win over USC. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Women's Basketball Picked Third, Kate Harpring Nabs ACC Freshman Preseason Honors
For the second-straight season, UNC Women's Basketball is predicted to finish third in the league in the ACC Preseason Poll, while
Kate Harpring earned a spot on the Preseason All-Freshman Team. One of the highest-rated recruits in North Carolina history, Harpring tallied 493 votes to lead all freshmen on the Preseason All-Freshman Team. (
GoHeels.com)
Building an Elite UNC Baseball Program - Carter Hicks Interview
North Carolina Baseball general manager Carter Hicks discusses adapting to the new era of college athletics, the 2027 Diamond Heels roster, and the importance of revenue generation with events like the UNC vs. NC State matchup at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Friday. "It’s been really neat to see the administration being all in about baseball." (
Inside Carolina)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - 6 Overreactions After UNC Basketball Preseason Exhibition
UNC Basketball showcased surprising depth in an 18-point win over USC, with
Jarin Stevenson turning heads. Despite quiet nights from
Matt Able and
Terrence Brown, Carolina delivered scoring from unexpected sources and dominated the glass, sparking conversation about just how far this Tar Heels squad can go.
(
View Video)
Tue Oct 13
Quiet off the basketball court, Maxi Adams unleashes fury on court
Maximo Adams likes to start game days in a quiet place. With headphones on, calming music and a little meditation, the North Carolina freshman tries to clear his mind before stepping into the noisy arena. "Before the game, very calm," Adams said. "You gotta lock in. You gotta be very focused." That calmness doesn’t last long once he gets on the court. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC TE Shamar Easter Discusses the Big Play, His Role, and More
In a 21-17 victory over No. 25 Pitt,
Shamar Easter's one catch was the difference, as the junior tight end took it 75 yards to the house and gave the Tar Heels a lead they would not relinquish. "We already knew the play was going to hit, because at practice, we get the ball to who needs to get the ball. When we called the play, I was like, 'Yeah, it's gonna hit.'" (
TarHeel247)
Tar Heels need to run the football vs. Duke, slow Nate Sheppard
UNC Football faces two challenges Saturday against Duke: contain one of the nation’s most productive playmakers and find a way to get its running game going against the Blue Devils’ stout defense. Duke’s Nate Sheppard has been difficult for every opponent to stop, while Duke ranks tenth nationally in run defense. The Tar Heels must solve both problems. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
The Weekly UNC Football Referendum
The ability for this UNC Football team to go to Duke and win, to host Syracuse and win, so that you’re 5-2 going into Miami, then that starts to convert some fans who said 6-6 is not good enough. That’s important because you’re convincing larger portions of the fan base to come back in. That’s important for support in general, but also the financial aspect. (
Inside Carolina)
Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - 'A Tsunami of Scoring and Defense'
Bobby Bowden’s Seminoles had thwarted UNC at every turn in its attempt to break into the upper echelon of college football. Then came one afternoon in 2001. With the nation reeling from the September 11 attacks, UNC gave fans something to smile about in a stunning blowout of the No. 5 Noles. Chapelboro’s Kenny Dike remembers his experience. (
Chapelboro.com)
UNC among 10 key men's college basketball non-conference matchups to watch in November
Georgia at North Carolina: The first true test of the
Michael Malone era at UNC comes in the form of Mike White's sneaky good Bulldogs. The Tar Heels hope to make a statement that things are different, a welcome development after losing to Duke (regular-season finale), Clemson (ACC tournament), and VCU (NCAA tournament) to end the 2025-26 season. (
ESPN)