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Category: Football

Tar Heels in NFL: Holcomb shines; more Javonte magic; Brown, Hollins start; Ebron TD; Quinn mocks Rodgers

By R.L. Bynum Washington had a rough day against the Kansas City Chiefs. But in another terrific game, third-year linebacker … More

Carolina, Carolina football, NFL, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

Heels withstand Canes rallies, pick off big victory

By R.L. Bynum CHAPEL HILL — Just when it looked like Carolina might roll past Miami for the second consecutive … More

ACC, Carolina, Carolina football, College football, NCAA, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

Tar Heels in NFL: Heck seizes opportunity in Houston; Stewart on IR; Holcomb on roll

By R.L. Bynum It’s been a season of opportunity for former UNC offensive linemen. First, it was veteran New Orleans … More

Carolina, Carolina football, NFL, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

Tar Heels in NFL: Carter, Bernard TDs; Holcomb INT; Amazing run by ‘ ’Lil Pinball’ Williams

By R.L. Bynum The second touchdowns of the season for running backs Michael Carter and Giovani Bernard, a Cole Holcomb … More

Carolina, NFL, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

Familiar, painful storylines produce dreadful day for UNC

By R.L. Bynum CHAPEL HILL —The storylines frightening to Tar Heels fans combined to give them a dreary game to … More

ACC, Carolina, College football, Florida State, NCAA, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

Tar Heels in NFL: Top rookie rushers Williams and Steelers’ Harris to battle; Carter explains what makes his running style unique

By R.L. Bynum When the Denver Broncos visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, it will match the NFL’s rookie rushing … More

Carolina, NFL, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

Tar Heels in NFL: TDs for Carter, Trubisky, an amazing Williams run and another big game for Quinn

By R.L. Bynum Michael Carter and Mitchell Trubisky both ran for touchdowns in Sunday victories, but Carter’s was special. It … More

Carolina, NFL, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

Two big plays ignite easy UNC win as offensive line continues to struggle

By R.L. Bynum A horrible Carolina start against a bad Duke team had Tar Heels fans shaking their heads and … More

ACC, Carolina, College football, NCAA, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

Tar Heels in NFL: Hurst gets his chance; Quinn playing well; maybe Bears’ woes weren’t Trubisky’s fault?

By R.L. Bynum New Orleans Saints left tackle James Hurst got his chance last week when starter Terron Armstead suffered … More

Carolina, College football, NFL, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

Tar Heels in NFL: Williams gains 62 totals yards as his unbeaten Broncos rout Carter’s Jets

By R.L. Bynum The first NFL battle between former Carolina teammates Javonte Williams and Michael Carter went decisively the way … More

Carolina, NFL, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

Little goes well for UNC on a rough night in Atlanta

By R.L. Bynum ATLANTA — Going as far back as the 1977 Final Four, North Carolina teams have made plenty … More

Carolina, College football, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

Tar Heels in NFL: Jets, Carter head to Denver to face his ‘dawg’ in the Broncos’ Williams

By R.L. Bynum Javonte Williams and Michael Carter used to share carries for Carolina, but all they’ll share Sunday will … More

Carolina, Carolina football, NFL, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

Only penalty for UVa player’s cheap shot on UNC’s Downs was an injury

By R.L. Bynum Virginia safety Joey Blount’s egregious hit on Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs that has been making the … More

ACC, College football, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

Week 3 didn’t go well for former UNC QBs Ruder and Fortin

By R.L. Bynum Seasons that started with promise at new schools for former UNC quarterbacks Jace Ruder and Cade Fortin … More

Carolina, College football, NCAA, North Carolina, North Texas, South Florida, Tar Heels, UNC

Tar Heels in NFL: Williams, Carter have impressive moments ahead of facing each other next week

By R.L. Bynum Rookie running backs Javonte Williams and Michael Carter each had their eye-catching moments Sunday, a week away … More

Carolina, Carolina football, NFL, North Carolina, Tar Heels, UNC

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R.L. Bynum spent 27 years in the newspaper industry in sports and news. He has covered UNC athletics since 2015 — including several ACC and NCAA tournaments, the 2017 and 2022 Final Fours, the 2024 Men’s College World Series, the Orange Bowl and other bowls — for Tar Heel Tribune and various other websites, including Raleigh & Company, Triangle Sports Network, 919 Blog and Carolina Blue. Read his insights about running (he’s run 53 marathons) on the Running Commentary blog. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @RL_Bynum, on Bluesky at @rl-bynum.bsky.social and on Threads @r.l.bynum (follow Tar Heel Tribune on X @Tar_HeelTribune). Email him at rlb262m@gmail.com.

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