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Christo Kelly Q&A: New Tar Heel Offensive Lineman Leads with Big Personality

Former Holy Cross offensive lineman Christo Kelly became UNC Football's first transfer portal addition under new coach Bill Belichick. He committed to the Tar Heels in December, the product of a quick connection and rapid recruitment facilitated by the football coach's daughter, Amanda Belichick, who coaches women's lacrosse at Holy Cross. (Inside Carolina)

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp speaks on staying in Chapel Hill with Bill Belichick arrival

One key player who decided to stay a Tar Heel is sophomore wide receiver Jordan Shipp, who caught nine passes for 114 yards and a touchdown in 2024. Shipp recently spoke on his decision to stay. "It’s hard to transfer from a school that you love so much," Shipp told the media. "And it’s also hard to leave the greatest coach of all time.” (Tar Heels Wire)

Tar Heel Defensive Backs Describe Steve Belichick's Defense As Physical, Free

Thad Dixon was one of three Washington defenders to join UNC's defense, led by their former defensive coordinator, Steve Belichick. Belichick spent the 2024 season with the Huskies after coaching under his father, Bill, in New England for 12 seasons. As defensive coordinator, Belichick improved Washington's total defense from 99th to 28th nationally. (Inside Carolina)

Remember When Carolina lost AT Richmond in Football?

Perhaps after 47 years, North Carolina can finally get some revenge on those Richmond Spiders. Not registering? Well, with the Spiders visiting Kenan Stadium on Sept. 13 to face Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels, they will bring with them a one-game win "streak" over UNC, albeit a stretch that has lasted 47 years. Richmond 27, Carolina 18. It was Nov. 4, 1978. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Who are UNC's options at quarterback in Bill Belichick’s first season?

There are a lot of questions swirling around UNC Football in its first season under coach Bill Belichick. But the biggest question facing the Tar Heels is undoubtedly: Who will win the starting quarterback position for the opener against TCU on Labor Day? North Carolina has South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez, veteran Max Johnson, and freshman Bryce Baker. (WRAL.com)

Thad Dixon Q&A: Transfer Defensive Back Brings Leadership, Experience To UNC Football

North Carolina went out West to land veteran cornerback Thad Dixon out of the transfer portal and he's already made a major impact on the program. "He's been great with our recruits," Bill Belichick said on Tuesday. "Probably one of the best that we have in terms of helping the kids that we recruit come in here and understand what the program is about." (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Snapshot: Defensive Back Gavin Gibson

Finding Gavin Gibson on the football field this season may require a keen eye for the former East Carolina and Maryland defensive back. That isn’t because Gibson doesn’t stand out, it’s because he could well line up somewhere different on almost every snap because that’s his forte and why he will finish his college football career this season at UNC. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Bill Belichick has plenty of quarterback choices, but little on-field experience with them

Bill Belichick won’t lack quarterback options during his first season as UNC's football coach, but he’ll enter preseason camp with little experience working with them on the practice field. "Right now, that position is one that we just don’t have a lot of on-field experience with," Belichick said during a Tuesday press conference at the Kenan Football Center. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Chansky’s Notebook: Finally!

Tuesday’s UNC football media availability broke a bizarre dry spell for the program. When offensive lineman Christo Kelly, receiver Jordan Shipp, and defensive backs Thad Dixon and Will Hardy spoke with the press at the Kenan Football Center, it marked the first time Tar Heel players had been available since the Fenway Bowl almost six months ago. (Chapelboro.com)

Quarterback Max Johnson is getting closer, Bill Belichick says

Max Johnson is getting closer to competition, but he isn’t there quite yet. UNC Football coach Bill Belichick said at his Tuesday press conference that Johnson is working his way back but isn’t quite ready to compete for the starting quarterback job. Johnson was lost for the season after suffering a broken leg during the Tar Heels’ season-opening win at Minnesota. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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