Five UNC Takeaways From ACC Kickoff

It'll be interesting to see where UNC Football will be picked in next week's preseason poll. North Carolina has been a trendy pick in recent years to challenge Clemson at the top of the ACC, but this is a 17-team league now and I'm not sure what others think about the Tar Heels. Mack Brown alluded to people not thinking too highly of Carolina in the offseason. (Inside Carolina)

Mack Brown would consider playing two quarterbacks

This season will be like no other for the Mack Brown 2.0 era, from lower external expectations to lacking a clear quarterback choice. When Sam Howell and Drake Maye were at UNC, avoiding a quarterback controversy was easy. But it is unavoidable heading into a season with no talk of contending for an ACC title and a muddled quarterback situation. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Three Tar Heels Open Olympic Soccer Group Stage Play

The United States began group stage play at the 2024 Olympic Games with a 3-0 win over Zambia on Thursday. New Zealand suffered a 2-1 loss to defending Olympic champion Canada. Three former UNC women's soccer standouts – New Zealand's Katie Bowen and the United States' Crystal Dunn and Emily Fox – are competing for Olympic gold. (GoHeels.com)

ACC Kickoff: Power Echols Primed To Anchor LB Room In 2024

North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Power Echols spent much of his time this offseason working on his speed and also bulking up. He said on Thursday that he wants the physicality to better sustain the impact of collisions in order to last through the end of the season. Starting alongside Echols at linebacker will be sophomore Amare Campbell. (Inside Carolina)

UNC football coach Mack Brown discusses problems, purpose at ACC media day

The Tar Heels have been plagued by poor finishes each of the last three seasons. Coach Mack Brown pointed to a key area that could produce better results in 2024. "Our whole focus since the end of last season is, why are we not finishing right? We have to play more people and create more depth. We've said it for five years, haven't done it," Brown said. (Fayetteville Observer)

Mama Dip's closing: Final day announced for iconic Chapel Hill restaurant

People have been stopping by Mama Dip's for its fried chicken, collard greens, and other Southern classics for 48 years. Mildred Council, known as Mama Dip, started it with just $64. After decades of hard work, Council died at age 89 in 2018. Her family kept Council's restaurant running for several years, but the restaurant's last day will be August 17. (WTVD)

After breakout season, UNC star Omarion Hampton wants to show off his all-around game

UNC's Omarion Hampton rushed for more than 1,500 yards last season and earned first-team All-ACC and second-team All-America honors. His goals for 2024: Be better. "Showing that I'm an all-around back, like Christian McCaffrey," Hampton said Thursday at the annual ACC Kickoff in Charlotte. "He’s already there," UNC coach Mack Brown said. (WRAL Sports Fan)

USWNT's Crystal Dunn's long road to becoming the USA forward she always wanted to be

An unpleasant thought popped into Crystal Dunn's head several months ago: "Oh my goodness, is this how it's going to be for the entire year?" It was an usually pessimistic viewpoint for the veteran, who has maintained a professional and joyous reputation for much of her career. The words "fun" and "bubbly" are usually associated with her. (CBS Sports)

Mack Brown, UNC Football Players ACC Kickoff Interviews, Videos, and Transcripts

North Carolina head football coach Mack Brown, along with quarterback Conner Harrell, quarterback Max Johnson and defensive end Kaimon Rucker met with the media on Thursday during the final day of ACC Kickoff at the Hilton Uptown Charlotte. The first video is from the formal press conference and the transcript is also from that press conference. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Just How Experienced is UNC's Offense?

With the departure of Drake Maye to the NFL and the arrival of new defensive coordinator Geoff Collins, uncertainty awaits until the UNC Football season opener on Aug. 29 at Minnesota. Even as the Tar Heels look to replace Maye’s production, the absence of five offensive lineman, and Tez Walker, experience on offense still remains in Chapel Hill. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Mack Brown says UNC can be better despite losing Drake Maye

"I think we can have a better chance to have a better team without as much hype at quarterback," North Carolina football coach Mack Brown said Thursday at ACC Kickoff. "We'll run the ball better. We'll play better defense. We'll play complementary football better. With Sam and Drake, you're trying to win the Heisman. You're throwing it every time." (ESPN.com)

Summer Baseball Q&A With Boston Flannery

What is a typical day like for you in the Cape Cod League? UNC Pitcher Boston Flannery: "After eating breakfast, I will go to the gym. I'm in there every morning. Then, I'll go back to the house and eat before reporting to the field between one and two o'clock. We go through our pregame routine, play the game, and then I'll go eat with my host family." (GoHeels.com)

UNC Football Coach Mack Brown Candidly Addressing Concerns Ahead of Training Camp

"There's a lot of things that are on my mind that we as coaches can do better that we haven't done as good a job as we need to do," Brown said Tuesday. "That's why fans' expectations are higher than eight and nine wins. Mine are, too. I didn't come back to win eight games. I didn't come back to win nine games. I didn't come back to fizzle at the end." (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC releases 2024-25 non-conference basketball schedule

UNC released its 2024-25 non-conference basketball schedule on Wednesday, which includes five games at the Smith Center, five at neutral sites, and two in true road environments. Also, Coach Bill Robinson discusses the possibility of North Carolina playing "5 out" this season and what that could look like. (View Video)

Casey Cook signs with Texas Rangers

Former UNC outfielder Casey Cook, who was selected by the Texas Rangers in the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft, has agreed to terms on his first professional contract. Cook signed for $700K, which is approximately $10K under the draft slot value. This past season, Cook earned First-Team All-ACC honors and led the Tar Heels in hits (88) and RBI (78). (Keeping It Heel)

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