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. (
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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. (
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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)
Podcast: Mack Brown Live - Wake Forest Recap, Boston College Preview, Fan Questions
North Carolina head football coach
Mack Brown joined
Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network on his weekly radio show Monday night to recap UNC's win over Wake Forest, preview Saturday's ACC road matchup with Boston College, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and much more.
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UNC Offensive Coordinator Chip Lindsey Discusses Omarion Hampton, O-Line, Boston College, and More
North Carolina offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey met with the media Monday at the Kenan Football Center to discuss the Tar Heels' offense ahead of UNC's trip to Boston College. Lindsey raved about
Omarion Hampton, discussed offensive line play and quarterback
Jacolby Criswell. Here are notes, quotes, and video from what Lindsey had to say. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
Video: Jalen Washington Monday Pre-Hawaii Press Conference
North Carolina forward
Jalen Washington speaks with the media on Monday afternoon as the Tar Heels prepare for a trip to Hawaii, where they will face the University of Hawaii on Friday night (Saturday 12:30 a.m. Eastern Time) followed by the Maui Invitational.
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Mack Brown Calls For "Toughness" In Run-Heavy Matchup vs. Boston College
UNC and Boston College are No. 1 and 2 in the ACC in rush attempts, with the Tar Heels totaling 415 and the Eagles at 414. North Carolina is led by
Omarion Hampton, who is second in the country with 1,422 rushing yards. Kye Robichaux leads Boston College with 561 rushing yards. The Tar Heels ran the ball 50+ times each of their last two games. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Baseball Coach Scott Forbes Signs Contract Extension
North Carolina baseball coach
Scott Forbes, the reigning ACC Coach of the Year who led the Diamond Heels to their 12th College World Series appearance over the summer, has agreed to terms on a new five-year contract. The deal will keep him at the helm through at least June 30, 2029. Forbes has amassed a 154-89 (.643) record through four seasons. (
GoHeels.com)