The best offensive linemen in UNC football history

Jeff Saturday (1994-97): Became a key player on the offensive line, team captain in 1996 and 1997, helping lead UNC to a 21-3 record and earning first-team All-ACC honors both years. Harris Barton (1983-86): Earned first-team All-ACC and All-America honors in 1986. Brian Blados (1980-83): Became first 300-pound offensive lineman to start in the NFL. (USA Today)

Former UNC baseball All-American Scott Bradley let go as Princeton head coach after 28 seasons

Former Seattle Mariners catcher Scott Bradley was let go by Princeton University after serving as head coach of the Tigers for 28 years. While this year's version of the Tigers went just 15-27, Bradley won seven Ivy League titles and made seven different trips to the NCAA Tournament. As a player, Bradley spent parts of nine seasons in the big leagues. (RoundTable.io)

P.J. Hairston named assistant coach for Capital Seahawks of 94x50 League

P.J. Hairston was announced as an assistant coach for the Capital Seahawks of the 94x50 League, a new minor league in the basketball world. The Capital Seahawks are a team set to play in Bowie, Maryland on the campus of Bowie State, in the greater Washington DC area. Most teams in the league are generally in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic area. (Tar Heel Blog)

5 Things That Stood Out from Bill Belichick's Training Camp Press Conference

UNC didn't have three of its starting offensive linemen on campus until June last season due to the spring transfer portal, which has since been eliminated. Entering this season, however, all of the Tar Heels' potential starting linemen were in Chapel Hill for spring practice. Bill Belichick thinks that continuity has put them in a much better position this season. (TarHeel247)

Moments in the UNC/Duke rivalry when it was the absolute best to be a Tar Heel fan

Eric Montross Bleeds, UNC Wins - Montross earned, as he called "The Badge of Honor," during the 1992 meeting between UNC and Duke...Jerry Stackhouse Brings Down the House - A legendary double-OT game, Stackhouse's slam was the highlight, but the win for UNC made that even more sweet, especially given that it occurred on enemy territory. (Keeping It Heel)

Bill Belichick: Offensive line "absolutely" ahead of where it was a year ago

Bill Belichick chuckled on Thursday morning when asked if his offensive line is much better situated than it was this time a year ago. It's really not a laughing matter, and Belichick may have gleaned just a modicum of humor from the question. But his heavy chuckle actually said so much more than his ensuing words did. Or, perhaps they simply highlighted them. (TarHeel247)

Tar Heel football players get passports for Ireland

Tar Heel football players took advantage of a campus program to acquire passports ahead of the team’s season-opening game in Dublin, Ireland. Carolina’s Phillips Passport Initiative, a program of the Phillips Ambassadors, provides funding for undergraduate students to obtain their first U.S. passport. The program is now entering its fifth year. (UNC.edu)

UNC, N.C. State Baseball to Renew 'Battle at the DBAP' This Fall

UNC Baseball and NC State will meet again this fall in an exhibition game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Oct. 16. The 2026 matchup marks the second straight year the Tar Heels and Wolfpack meet for a fall exhibition in the Bull City after the rivals squared off in the inaugural “Battle at the DBAP” on Oct. 16, 2025 with North Carolina claiming a 3-1 win. (Inside Carolina)

Neoklis Avdalas' 6 Best Games and what they Might Mean

Virginia Tech 107, Providence 101 (OT) - In Uncasville, CT, Neoklis Avdalas put on a show in his second college game, finishing with 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists in 34 minutes of playing time. He was 13-for-23 from the field, both of which were season-highs, and was 5-for-8 from the perimeter. The five made threes were also a season high. (TarHeel247)

Bobby Petrino lays out running back blueprint, starting with pass protection

UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino detailed his philosophy on running backs, and the message was clear: pass protection comes before everything else. Petrino said that a deep and versatile group gives him a foundation for what he wants to build. He likes to divide carries among several players because running backs give or take a lot of hits. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michael Lombardi's UNC tenure defined by arrogance and ignorance

The pairing of Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi, two men who had almost zero college experience, together at North Carolina was always going to be boom or bust. If this is soon-to-be the end of Lombardi at UNC, it will mark the most calamitous general manager tenure in the Name, Image and Likeness era. Lombardi was a curious hire from the start. (CBS Sports)

Court Ruling Clears Path For UNC Basketball's Recruitment Of Micah Handlogten, Cameron Fens

UNC Basketball and coach Michael Malone wasted no time taking advantage of Friday's landmark court ruling, reaching out to two experienced big men who are now eligible to pursue a fifth season of college basketball. (Read More...)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Offseason Grades

UNC Basketball's offseason earns mixed grades as questions loom over the frontcourt, roster depth, and late coaching transitions. Can new head coach Michael Malone overcome roster uncertainty and make the pieces fit? (View Video)

Andy Griffith’s daughter reflects on her father’s legacy, North Carolina roots

For generations of tv viewers, Andy Griffith was Sheriff Andy Taylor, who was the wise and kindhearted lawman of the fictional town of Mayberry. To Dixie Griffith, he was simply Dad. His daughter says she feels fortunate to help keep her father’s legacy alive. Despite living in California, Andy’s North Carolina roots remained a major influence on family life. (FOX 8 WGHP)

Michael Lombardi's Attorney Releases Statement Amid UNC Investigation

As UNC Football general manager Michael Lombardi remains on paid administrative leave, his attorney released the following statement Friday. "Michael hasn't been told anything about the nature of UNC's investigation and welcomes the opportunity to clear his name, which has already been sullied by baseless statements and innuendo on social media." (TarHeel247)

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