Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Jarin Stevenson
Alabama transfer forward and Pittsboro, NC native
Jarin Stevenson joins
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas in the Carolina Insider Podcast studio to discuss his first few months as a Tar Heel, attending college so close to home, his time at Alabama, improving his game, and more.
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Mon Oct 13
Preseason KenPom basketball ratings not kind to UNC or ACC
Neither UNC nor the ACC fare well in the preseason KenPom men’s college basketball ratings. Ken Pomeroy’s ratings have the Tar Heels No. 33, with only three ACC teams ahead of them: No. 7 Duke, No. 14 Louisville, and No. 32 Clemson. The KenPom ranks for the next highest rated ACC teams are: No. 38 N.C. State, No. 43 SMU, and No. 49 Wake Forest. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Bill Belichick Plays Defense, Disputes Doubts About UNC Football General Manager
North Carolina coach
Bill Belichick played defense Monday, disputing increasing doubts about general manager Michael Lombardi’s competency amid the growing notion that the two men are presiding over a broken football culture, as the Tar Heels turn the corner into game week for their road matchup at California. "I think Michael’s done a great job." (
Inside Carolina)
Chansky’s Notebook: Another Maye Day
Drake Maye is looking like a playoff quarterback to me. While his alma mater is engulfed in controversy over its new football coach, the former North Carolina quarterback continues to light up the NFL and his record and stats back up the praise. Maye led the New England Patriots to their third straight win and will be favored in their next three games. (
Chapelboro.com)
Bill Belichick calls rumors of UNC exit 'categorically false'
After a week of chaos surrounding UNC Football and
Bill Belichick's future in Chapel Hill, the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach denied rumors he was looking for an exit and doubled down on his belief that his "process" will eventually lead to a winning team. "Reports about my looking for a buyout or trying to leave here is categorically false,"
Belichick said. (
ESPN.com)
The Monday Huddle: UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Addresses a Challenging Week
UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi on how the team is feeling after a challenging open week: "I think the team is focused on Cal. Last week, there was a lot of noise outside our building, but our building has maintained a semblance of consistency in terms of progress and wanting to improve. And our players have been dedicated." (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Breaking Down UNC Basketball Rankings, Analytics, Schedule, Defense
Host Isaac Schade discusses the surprising KenPom analytics placing UNC Basketball 33rd overall with a concerning 45th defensive efficiency, the Tar Heels' schedule,
Hubert Davis' strategy for improving defensive performance, and navigating a challenging non-conference slate.
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Mon Oct 13
Tar Heels ranked for 20th straight season in preseason AP men’s college basketball poll
UNC is ranked in the preseason AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll for the 20th consecutive season. The Tar Heels will begin head coach
Hubert Davis’ fifth season ranked No. 25, marking the lowest preseason ranking in program history when UNC has made the poll. The previous low was No. 20 in 1995–96; that team finished the season ranked No. 25. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-Cal Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick speaks with reporters on Monday following a tumultuous open week to separate fact from fiction in the recent negative headlines, preview Friday night's west-coast matchup against the Cal Bears, and more.
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Mon Oct 13
THT Newsletter: Meet Caleb Wilson, Anthony Thompson Sets Commitment Date, Open Basketball Practice
There was no football game over the weekend, but it was still a busy time for UNC Athletics.
Caleb Wilson introduced himself, 5-star wing
Anthony Thompson set a commitment date, UNC Basketball held an open practice, football commits and NFL players had big games, and a former Tar Heel Wrestler "paid it forward" with a huge donation. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Video: Tar Pit Podcast - Why These 6 Commits Are All-In on UNC Football
The Tar Pit Podcast crew sits down with Travis Burgess, Trashawn Ruffin, Zion Smith,
Nick Fiumara,
Carson Sneed, and
Calvin Thomas — six North Carolina commits who are shaping the future of Tar Heel football.
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Mon Oct 13
Bill Belichick’s UNC program privately blames Patriots for bad press
As someone who knows North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick recently characterized it, Belichick has a habit of couching his circumstances in one of two ways: hero or victim. In the aftermath of a recent feeding frenzy of reports pointing to the disintegration of Belichick’s first foray into college football, the victim card is being played. (
NBC Sports)
Caleb Wilson Q&A: ‘I Knew Then That I Wanted to Beat Duke’
UNC freshman forward
Caleb Wilson showed flashes of his lofty potential for the Tar Heels in the Blue-White scrimmage last week. He contributed 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, and five steals, according to unofficial stats. A pair of fadeaway jumpers and an emphatic put-back dunk off an offensive rebound highlighted Wilson’s showing that day. (
Inside Carolina)
Drake Maye continues to make history, Patriots keep winning; Josh Downs catches TD pass
On Sunday,
Drake Maye, who might be one of the best quarterback in the NFL through six weeks, led the New England Patriots to their third consecutive victory on the same day that
Josh Downs caught his first touchdown pass of the season. In the Patriots’ 25-19 victory at New Orleans on Sunday, Maye went 18-of-26 for 261 yards and three touchdowns. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
No. 23 UNC Volleyball Takes Down Georgia Tech For First Time Since 2017
No. 23 UNC Volleyball moved to 6-0 in ACC play with a massive four set win over Georgia Tech (
Highlights). The win marks the first over Georgia Tech since 2017 and first in Atlanta since 2016. Safi Hampton, Laynie Smith, and Chelsea Thorpe powered the Tar Heels to their seventh straight victory, combining for 38 kills with a season-high 12 from Smith. (
GoHeels.com)