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Video: UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Talks Tar Heels On The Pat McAfee Show

UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi joined the Pat McAfee show on Thursday to discuss Bill Belichick's time on the recruiting trail, rumors about Belichick's commitment to the Tar Heels, their contract status, building the program, the coaching staff, and much more. (View Video)

Method to his madness: Mack Hollins uses NFL rules to his advantage

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins has made NFL rules a priority, and it’s paying off. He’s second-best among all receivers with at least 50 targets this year at drawing pass interference penalties. The offseason is prime research time for Hollins, as he often has lunch with officials, talking through scenarios. A big key: knowing when refs are watching. (Rochester First)

Michael Lombardi shuts down rumors about Bill Belichick’s unsigned UNC contract

On Thursday, CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reported Bill Belichick has yet to sign a finalized contract with UNC. However, UNC General Manager Michael Lombardi quickly shut down the rumors. "Bill is recruiting in DC today and Baltimore tomorrow. His focus is on North Carolina football...The NFL isn't an option, so please stop making it one. Thank you." (Sporting News)

UNC QB Jacolby Criswell Enters Transfer Portal

North Carolina quarterback Jacolby Criswell has entered the transfer portal, the second time he has done so after playing for the Tar Heels. Criswell spent three seasons at UNC before transferring to Arkansas where he played in the 2023 season. Criswell returned to Chapel Hill last summer, where he started the final 10 games, including the Fenway Bowl. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Bill Belichick expected to add Mike Priefer, Will Friend to UNC Football coaching staff

Longtime NFL special teams coach Mike Priefer and veteran SEC offensive line coach Will Friend are expected to finalize deals to join Bill Belichick's North Carolina Football staff. After coaching nearly a decade in college, Priefer was a special teams coordinator in the NFL from 2006 to 2022. Friend has a long history of developing college linemen for the NFL. (ESPN.com)

Former UNC DB Kyler McMichael Signs With Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed three players to future contracts for the 2025 season that spent part of 2024 with the club. Cornerback Kyler McMichael joined the Steelers mid-training camp on July 30 and was released as part of the final cut down to 53 players on August 26. McMichael is an Atlanta native in his fourth pro season out of North Carolina. (Steelers Now)

Video: IC Podcast - Evaluating UNC Football's Transfer Portal Haul and More

Jason Staples, Tommy Ashley, and recruiting expert Don Callahan from Inside Carolina share their thoughts on the UNC Football offseason. Is a lack of a full staff a problem on the recruiting trail? Is there a difference maker from this transfer portal class? All these questions answered and more on this edition. (View Video)

Former Washington WR Jason Robinson Sees Value in Playing at UNC Under Bill Belichick

Former Washington Huskies receiver Jason Robinson became the 15th player to transfer to North Carolina during the most recent cycle, as he announced Saturday he would play for UNC Coach Bill Belichick. He visited Chapel Hill this past weekend and committed while on campus. He remains on campus now and has enrolled in spring semester classes. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

UNC Offensive Lineman Aidan Banfield Earns FWAA Freshman All-America Honors

The Football Writers Association of American announced its 2024 Freshman All-America Team on Tuesday and UNC offensive lineman Aidan Banfield was among the honorees. Banfield becomes the seventh Tar Heel to earn the FWAA All-America accolades since its inception in 2001 and he is the first North Carolina offensive lineman to receive the honor. (GoHeels.com)

Eli, Peyton Manning pay funny tribute to Bill Belichick in final ManningCast appearance

Bill Belichick made his final appearance on the Monday Night Football "ManningCast," and Peyton and Eli Manning made sure to send him out on a high note. For the final two minutes of Belichick’s appearance during the game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings, the former quarterbacks wore special cut-off hoodies, a Belichick special. (On3.com)

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