More Adventures in Onside Kick Situations for UNC Football
North Carolina avoided a possible disaster against Wake Forest, when the Demon Deacons' onside kick attempt with 75 seconds remaining in the game bounced the Tar Heels' way. UNC coach
Mack Brown took a moment on Monday to
describe his anxious emotions during that nervous sequence. "I got on my knees and started praying," Brown said. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Men's Soccer Midfielder Sam Williams Named Academic All-District
UNC men's soccer midfielder Sam Williams has been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. Additionally, Williams has been selected as a CSC Academic All-America finalist, released in December. To be eligible, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore with a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade-point average. (
GoHeels.com)
Busy sports weekend creates challenges for Tar Heel Sports Network
The overlap of football and basketball sometimes creates challenges for the
Tar Heel Sports Network, and this weekend’s schedule delivers some. The men’s basketball team plays Hawaii the night before the football team plays at Boston College. The basketball game is 12:30 a.m. ET Saturday in Honolulu, and the football game is 12:10 p.m. Saturday. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Carson Tanguilig, Theadora Rabman Advance In NCAA Singles
North Carolina's Carson Tanguilig and Theadora Rabman won their opening matches in the 2024-25 NCAA Singles Championship on Tuesday, advancing to Wednesday's round of 32 in Waco, Texas. Ranked No. 43 nationally, Rabman came from behind to beat Guillermina Grant of Georgia. Earlier in the day, the 26th-ranked Tanguilig won in straight sets. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Drake Powell the X Factor, UNC Basketball's Slow Start To Games
Can No. 10 UNC Basketball overcome its recent sluggish starts to games and compete for the Maui Invitational title next week? Discover why
Drake Powell is poised to be the X-factor for the Tar Heels this season, bringing versatility and impact off the bench.
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UNC DC Geoff Collins Highlights Reduction in Missed Tackles, Travis Shaw, BC, and More
North Carolina Defensive Coordinator Geoff Collins met with the media Monday in advance of the Tar Heels’ game Saturday at Boston College to discuss positives from his defense, fewer missed tackles,
Travis Shaw’s play, UNC's defensive front, pass coverage, Boston College's offense with a new QB, and his relationship with Eagles Coach Bill O’Brien. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC Football is 6-4, What Now? Mack Brown’s Future and Basketball Talk
Julian Council joins Mike Hardison and Ross Martin to answer a simple question: what if
Mack Brown and UNC football win out and finish 8-4? This podcast dives into big-picture program questions, recruiting, NIL, and the future of Carolina football. It closes with 10 minutes on UNC basketball ahead of four games in Hawaii.
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Elliot Cadeau, Now More Talkative, Leading Way For UNC Offense
The Tar Heels are hearing
Elliot Cadeau's voice a lot more this season as the sophomore guard continues to lean into his role as a leader. A rise in confidence and an increased comfort level have given him an advanced command of the UNC offense. Washington said that Cadeau's on-court instruction helps him direct players on where expect the basketball. (
Inside Carolina)
Omarion Hampton Named Doak Walker Award Semifinalist
The 10 semifinalists for the 2024 Doak Walker National Collegiate Running Back Award were announced Tuesday, and North Carolina junior
Omarion Hampton was among the honorees selected. Hampton returns as a semifinalist after reaching the finalist stage a year ago. Hampton is the ACC leader and ranks second nationally with 1,422 rushing yards. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Basketball Gears Up for Challenges, Experience Waiting in Hawaii
North Carolina will have played just two basketball games across the preceding 17 days by the time the Tar Heels take the court Friday night at Hawaii, for their first of four games packed into a six-day stretch on the islands. It's an
early season schedule that has allowed for plenty of behind-the-scenes preparation, from practices to film-study and more. (
Inside Carolina)
Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Basketball Beats American; Football Downs Wake; Jim Delany Interview
UNC football rode
Omarion Hampton and a strong defensive effort past Wake Forest (3:35). Led by
Elliot Cadeau, Carolina Basketball crushed American (24:09). Former Tar Heel basketball player and retired Big 10 Commissioner
Jim Delany discusses his time in Chapel Hill and the changing world of college athletics (43:46).
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Chansky’s Notebook: UNC Football Faces Test of Toughness At Boston College
Mack Brown is not known as a tough guy coach, but he has to be one this week. His Tar Heels have scrapped back from a four-game losing streak to earn bowl status but are at the crossroads. They are 1-10 against Power 5 schools to end the last three seasons. At 6-4, Carolina faces a Boston College team Saturday that definitely has a tough-guy leader. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Shooting It Straight with Justin Jackson - Ultimate Road Trip for UNC Basketball
Former ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year and 2017 national champion
Justin Jackson and host John Bauman from Inside Carolina offer reactions to the UNC vs. American game, discuss
R.J. Davis' start to the season, and preview the Tar Heels' ultimate road trip, with a game at Hawaii and then the loaded Maui Invitational.
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Hubert Davis updates Ian Jackson, James Brown injury status
Ian Jackson and
James Brown will be available for the Tar Heels’ game at Hawaii (Saturday 12:30 a.m., ESPN2). UNC coach
Hubert Davis said Monday at the Smith Center (
Video) that Brown and Jackson practiced "fully" on Sunday. Asked if he expects them to be good to go against the Rainbow Warriors (5-0), Davis said, "Yeah, I anticipate that." (
Fayetteville Observer)
Roles Taking Shape, Elliot Cadeau Taking Charge
It’s
Elliot Cadeau’s team. Now, I was a resistor after the preseason. But it would take a lot to knock me off that line at this point. And it's not about how
R.J. Davis isn't shooting well, it's about the fact that the entire team seems to respond to Cadeau. He's a stimulant for the offense and somewhat the defense as well because he's getting some steals. (
Inside Carolina)