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Top Stories of 2024: Controversy and Tragedy in a Tumultuous Season for UNC Football

UNC Football's four-game losing streak was rendered negligible by tragedy. Wide receiver Tylee Craft, who had been battling a rare form of lung cancer for more than two years, died the day of the Tar Heels' game against Georgia Tech. Craft had been in good spirits most of his fight, but his conditioned rapidly deteriorated in the weeks preceding his death. (Chapelboro.com)

On Eve of the Fenway Bowl, UNC's Roster Remains In Flux

As the postseason regularly goes in the modern era of college football, the UNC Football roster continues changing right up to the eve of the Tar Heels’ game against Connecticut in the Fenway Bowl on Saturday. The most recent news, confirmed by a source very close to the situation, is that All-American guard Willie Lampkin will not play in the game. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Tar Heels excited to play bowl game at Fenway Park, which presents rare challenges

For the second time in three seasons, UNC 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 game will be played in Fenway Park, one of baseball’s iconic ballparks and home of the Boston Red Sox. "When you play on a baseball field, it’s definitely different." (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC All-American Willie Lampkin Late Scratch for Fenway Bowl

UNC standout offensive lineman Willie Lampkin has become a late scratch for the Fenway Bowl and won't play on Saturday against Connecticut. The first-team All-American Lampkin hasn't missed a starting assignment across the last two seasons. Lampkin's noticeable absence at right guard makes for another hole to plug, this time on the fly. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can UNC Basketball Start Strong vs. Campbell? Fenway Bowl Preview

Can UNC Basketball maintain its momentum against Campbell on Sunday? Fans are eager to see if the Tar Heels can capitalize on their recent success. Meanwhile, Carolina Football prepares to face UConn in the Fenway Bowl on Saturday, with Freddie Kitchens serving as interim coach. (View Video)

UNC Football Aiming To Block Out Noise, Unify Before Fenway Bowl Finale

The monumental hiring of Bill Belichick has brought UNC Football a level of notoriety it has seldom seen. The surrounding noise followed the Tar Heels into Friday's press conference entering Saturday's Fenway Bowl game against UConn, especially with the Tar Heels playing in the state where Belichick built his historic career with the New England Patriots. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Hires Taylor Edwards for Player Personnel Position

UNC Football has hired Taylor Edwards for a role in the player personnel department, sources confirmed. Edwards was most recently the Director of Player Personnel at South Carolina, where he spent three seasons before being relieved of his duties prior to the 2024 season. South Carolina reported Edwards had committed a Level III recruiting violation. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Chansky’s Notebook: UNC's Mack Brown Era Officially Ends Saturday

This weekend marks the transition to another UNC football era. It is sort of sad how the Mack Brown eras pass on Saturday. The Tar Heels, Brown’s sixth and 16th UNC team over a 36-year span, complete their 2024 season in the baseball stadium of the Red Sox. Freddie Kitchens is the one-off interim coach after Brown’s unceremonious firing Dec. 1. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: UNC Football Friday Pre-Fenway Bowl Press Conference

UNC interim head football coach Freddie Kitchens, linebacker Amare Campbell, tight end John Copenhaver, defensive back Alijah Huzzie, and wide receiver J.J. Jones speak with the media on Friday in Boston ahead of the Tar Heels' matchup Saturday against UConn in the Fenway Bowl. (View Video)

Bill Belichick's Transfer Portal Emphasis; Ryan Browne Upside; New UNC Defense

Incoming North Carolina transfer quarterback Ryan Browne is underrated. There's a whole lot to develop there. There's a lot of potential. When I watched film on Browne at Purdue, I asked why he was ranked as the No. 33 quarterback in the portal. My eyes tell me that he should be ranked above all but maybe 2-3 quarterbacks in the transfer portal rankings. (Inside Carolina)

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