Carolina defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude has been named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list. Story link in replies. #UNC

A Duke playing at Carolina? It could happen: the physical 6-10, 250-pound Duke Brennan, a senior last season at Villanova, has heard from the Tar Heels. #UNC is pursuing a center to finish out Coach Michael Malone’s first roster. The story link is in the replies.

Checking out a Fayetteville Woodpeckers game, thanks to tickets from our younger son, Scott, who works TV production for weekend home games.

A court ruling allowing a fifth season for players who just finished their senior seasons has accelerated #UNC’s pursuit of another center, focusing on two, including one the Tar Heels have been in contact with since May & had been seeking an NCAA waiver. Story link in replies.

#UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino broke down his run‑game philosophy, and it starts with toughness, depth and pass protection. Read also about what he said regarding what the leading running back candidates bring to the Tar Heels. The story link is in the replies.

On Episode 5 of the “Tar Heel Tribune” podcast, co-host Britt Whitmire had some bold betting advice on #UNC football, and guest David Glenn analyzes the idea. youtu.be/yygevArm1ww

First-year #UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino liked what he saw on Day 1 of UNC’s QB battle. Miles O’Neill got the first reps, Billy Edwards Jr. is healthy, and freshman Travis Burgess continues to impress even after being limited in spring practice. Story link in replies.

ESPN reportedly laid off Karl Ravech, but he’s calling the Nats-Braves game on ESPN right now.

Video: “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast” Episode 5: David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network talks about the Michael Lombardi situation, year 2 under Bill Belichick, what’s gone wrong for #UNC football and what’s ahead.

As a Cubs fan, I gotta say... this was a good trade

North Carolina has released its non-conference women’s basketball schedule, and it’s a tough one, complete with four games against SEC teams and one Big 12 game. The Tar Heels will play 18 home games, the most in nine seasons. The story link is in the replies.

Video: #UNC press conference with running back Benjamin Hall and defensive lineman Leroy Jackson press conference youtu.be/9m922bkbA-Y

On the first day of practice, #UNC coach Bill Belichick tried to turn the focus away from the Mike Lombardi story and onto the team’s process of getting better, highlighting players who have stood out. The story link is in the replies.

Video: #UNC special teams coach Billy Miller press conference. youtu.be/FasBuVgXrNk

Video: #UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino press conference on the first day of practice. youtu.be/Z8UNXlCEw6k

Video: This morning, the lines were being drawn on the playing surface of Dorrance Field with automated equipment. #UNC youtu.be/aHpaOUVM5nY

Video: #UNC coach Bill Belichick steered clear of the Michael Lombardi situation at a press conference Thursday morning before the team’s first practice of training camp. youtu.be/Aa7q7XtSCLA

For the love of the ability to read a calendar, stop calling football camps that are over weeks before autumn starts “fall camp.”

#UNC had the best defense in the ACC last season, but Coach Courtney Banghart says this season’s team has the athleticism to be better and more aggressive. Read what she said about that and many other topics at her summer media availability. The story link is in the replies.

Coach Courtney Banghart’s #UNC women’s basketball team will head to Disney World for a pair of games the week before Thanksgiving against teams that made the NCAA tournament last season. The story link is in the replies.

Just as preseason camp is about to open, Michael Lombardi, #UNC’s football GM on administrative leave, is reportedly at the center of two investigations that have prompted many questions, few answers and pointed reactions from two former players. Story link is in the replies.

#UNC added yet another transfer pitcher on Sunday, this time from the junior college ranks, getting a commitment from Walters State fireballing right-hander Major Osbolt. The story link is in the replies.

Sting of Super Bowl loss hasn’t gone away for Drake Maye, but neither has his resolve. He’s got a new center, a new star wide receiver and is eager to get going, starting with the opener against the Seahawks. Read what he said as Pats camp opened. Story link in replies. #UNC

After spending most of his first two professional seasons playing for San Antonio’s G League team, Harrison Ingram has signed with the Utah Jazz. The story link is in the replies. #UNC

Coach Michael Malone and his staff continue to be aggressive on the recruiting trail and now have offers out to six of the top seven players in the Class of 2027. The story link is in the replies. #UNC

Video: #UNC coach Bill Belichick says that the NFL and college football should have the same set of rules.

#UNC coach Bill Belihick says that college football and the NFL should have the same set of rules.

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Video: The Triangle’s ACC coaches want a solution to tampering, but #UNC coach Bill Belichick, the highest-paid state employee in North Carolina, says that it’s "above my pay grade."

Coaches want solution to tampering, but #UNC coach Bill Belichick said it's "above my pay grade."

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At the Pigskin Kickoff, 5 coaches had strong opinions on the portal, revenue sharing, Congressional action and tampering. But #UNC coach Bill Belichick, the highest-paid state employee, said that fixing the latter would be “above my pay grade.” The story link is in the replies.

Video: Carolina's Bill Belichick, N.C. State’s Dave Doeren and Duke’s Manny Diaz answer questions from MC Dave Glenn on Friday at the Bill Dooley Pigskin Preview in Raleigh. #UNC #NCState #Duke #Pack #BlueDevils

#UNC's Bill Belichick, N.C. State's Dave Doeren and Duke's Manny Diaz at Q&A at Pigskin Preview

MC David Glenn asks questions to those three coaches and coaches from ECU and N.C. Central, but the video only includes the responses from the ACC Triangle coaches.

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Belichick at the Pigskin Preview. #UNC