Maybe things are going to be different for Bill Belichick in Year 2 of his tenure at North Carolina? At least in terms of the results in the Tar Heels’ opener, they were much different. One year after getting blasted 48-14 by TCU in Chapel Hill, UNC held the Horned Frogs scoreless for three-plus quarters … UNC beats TCU 15-10 in Dublin
Originally published on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 2:03 p.m. Eastern. Update #1 on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 9:21 a.m. Eastern. Update #2 on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7:07 a.m. Eastern. UPDATE #1: TCU has dismissed safety Jacob Fields from the program since the article was initially published. UPDATE #2: As first noted below on Aug. … Week Zero Preview: TCU vs. UNC
North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave earlier today, the university announced. “As is standard procedure with personnel matters, leadership, staff, and student-athletes are prohibited from addressing this topic further, and has no reflection on the merits,” the school said in a statement. According to a source for ESPN’s … UNC GM Lombardi placed on paid leave
According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, North Carolina is hiring Michael Malone as its next men’s basketball coach. The move seemingly comes out of nowhere, as the 54-year-old Malone hadn’t been mentioned at all as a potential candidate. He’s been an assistant or head coach in the NBA since 2001 until being fired … UNC hires Michael Malone as next head coach
North Carolina (24-6 straight up, 17-13 against the spread) star freshman forward Caleb Wilson broke his right thumb during Thursday’s practice and has reportedly undergone season-ending surgery already. He’s expected to be cleared for the NBA predraft process and will be in the mix to possibly be the No. 1 overall pick. Wilson has missed … UNC star Wilson undergoes season-ending thumb surgery
According to a press release from the school, North Carolina (19-5 straight up, 13-11 against the spread) star freshman forward Caleb Wilson has a fracture in his left hand. “The evaluation process is ongoing to determine the timetable for Wilson’s return.” Wilson is one of the nation’s premier players, averaging 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 … UNC star Caleb Wilson has a fractured hand
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye and wide receiver Devontez Walker are both entering the NFL Draft. Maye made an announcement about his intentions on Monday. Walker hasn’t made an official announcement yet, but Inside Carolina reported yesterday that he is expected to declare and opt out of UNC’s bowl game. Walker has also accepted an … UNC’s Maye, Walker declare for NFL Draft