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.
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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.
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.
Adams, Garcia, Love, Styles having best seasons of 19 former UNC players at other colleges
Destiny Adams, Dawson Garcia and Caleb Love are having the best seasons of the 19 former Carolina players playing at other schools heading into the holiday break, with Dontrez Styles a consistent factor for N.C. State.
Tar Heels in NFL: Maye defends coaches after Pats nearly pull upset; Downs scores fifth TD; Carter makes season debut
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye added more highlight-reel plays and gave New England a shot at pulling the upset at Buffalo on a Sunday when Josh Downs scored his fifth touchdown of the season, and Michael Carter finally made his season debut.
UNC women cruise in final non-league game
HAPEL HILL — If this is what’s referred to as a tune-up, the North Carolina women’s basketball team is well-oiled for what’s to come. The No. 19 Tar Heels operated in good order in their final non-conference game, blasting visiting Norfolk State 90–47 on Saturday afternoon at Carmichael Arena.
Belichick again pitches UNC program on ESPN, talks about recruiting, college landscape on ‘GameDay’
Not many college football coaches get a national platform to make their pitch to recruits, but Carolina coach Bill Belichick continues to get that with ESPN, and he took full advantage of that in his Friday appearance on “College GameDay.”
UNC rolls by Florida with defense, holding Gators to season-worst offensive game
CHARLOTTE — Carolina coach Courtney Banghart could see it in her players’ eyes and Florida never saw it coming. The Tar Heels’ relentless defense claimed another victim on Wednesday night.
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