Louisville presents a potentially dangerous combination considering the vulnerabilities of North Carolina’s defense this season.
Author: R.L. Bynum
Belichick expects ‘strong NFL presence’ as he fills out staff soon, says ‘a lot of people’ want to come to Carolina
Bill Belichick hears from many people who want to come to Carolina, expects to fill out his coaching staff in two weeks with a “strong NFL presence,” and is prepared for a big month for the program.
Defensive issues, if not fixed, could be UNC’s downfall
CHAPEL HILL — When the weakest opponent on North Carolina’s schedule can score 52 points and shoot 60.7% in the second half, it amplifies the Tar Heels’ troubling defensive struggles.
UNC holds AP Top 25 women’s poll spot after big road win at Miami
Without any teams ahead of North Carolina in last week’s AP Top 25 women’s poll losing, the Tar Heels didn’t move up in the latest poll despite an impressive road victory.
UNC slips in NET after Quad 4 win, but 2 of next 3 games are Quad 1
After ending 2024 with Quad 4 game that only hurt North Carolina in the NET rankings, the Tar Heels look ahead to two Quad 1 games early in 2025 that could help bolster their NCAA tournament resume.
RJ Davis makes program history as UNC pulls away with inside-out approach
CHAPEL HILL — Carolina continues to perfect high-level second-half play. lliot Cadeau jump-started the latest example against an overmatched Campbell team on a night when RJ Davis made school history.
Defense delivers as UNC women get big road win at Miami
The defensive effort for the North Carolina women’s basketball team was fitting all the way through its ACC road opener Sunday afternoon. The No. 17 Tar Heels were relentless in churning out a 69–60 victory against Miami in Coral Gables, Fla.
Tar Heels in NFL: Carter has big game for Arizona; Maye sets Pats rookie QB record in loss; Trubisky tosses TD pass
After spending most of the season on the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad, running back Michael Carter had his second-best career effort Saturday in his second game of the season. Meanwhile, Drake Maye set a New England franchise record for rookie quarterbacks and Mitch Trubisky threw a touchdown pass.
Good, Bad and Ugly Report: UConn
If you thought an interim coach, a lame-duck staff and significant numbers of players missing through a combination of injuries, opt-outs and the transfer portal were going to make for bad football, then you were right.
Forgettable Fenway showing for Heels with Belichick hope ahead
BOSTON — There was plenty missing from North Carolina’s offense that led to the equivalent of a near no-hitter at Fenway Park.
The Tar Heels couldn’t hit on any big plays other than Chris Culliver’s kickoff return until a late Caleb Hood-fueled drive, as UConn easily won the Fenway Bowl 27–14 Saturday at Fenway Park before a partisan Huskies crowd.
Cunningham addresses June 1 drop in Belichick’s buyout
BOSTON — Why does Coach Bill Belichick’s Carolina contract buyout drop from $10 million to $1 million on June 1? Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham address that on Saturday.
Heels excited to play at Fenway Park, which presents rare challenges
BOSTON — For the second time in three seasons, North Carolina will play a bowl game in a Major League Baseball stadium. Unlike the 2022 Holiday Bowl at the San Diego Padres’ Petco Park, Saturday’s 11 a.m. game will be played in Fenway Park, one of baseball’s most classic ballparks and home of the Boston Red Sox.
Tar Heels try to ignore ‘noise’ from Belichick buzz, focus on UConn
BOSTON — It’s been hard to escape the national buzz Carolina’s hiring of Bill Belichick as its football coach has created, but the players will aim to do just that when they play at Fenway Park.
Belichick reportedly interested in one of top safeties in transfer portal
North Carolina is reportedly one of eight schools that have shown interest in Georgia State’s Jeremiah Johnson, one of the top safeties in the transfer portal.
Tar Heels in pros: Johnson on trading block; White in shooting slump; big Anthony game; Bacot, Nance, Little solid in G League
Cameron Johnson — the subject of trade rumors — and Coby White are putting up the best numbers heading into the Christmas break of the six former UNC players on NBA rosters, while Cole Anthony had a monster game last weekend. Armando Bacot, Pete Nance and Nassir Little stand out among the seven former Tar Heels in the G League.
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