Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast
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The Postgame: Tar Heels Find a Way, Squeak Past Hurricanes
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Facing yet another team in desperation mode, and not begin too far from it themselves, North Carolina found a way to win in Miami, 75-72. RJ Davis and...
Shooting It Straight with Justin Jackson: Learning from Losses
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Jackson breaks down UNC's tough loss to Clemson on Tuesday night. He discusses Armando's improved play over the last three games and breaks dow...
Up in the Rafters: Worrying Signs For Carolina in Letdown
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to discuss UNC's home loss aga...
Noon Dish: The Big Weekend's Aftermath
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina’s basketball win over Duke last weekend was important in more ways than one for UNC and Mack Brown’s football Heels took full advan...
The Postgame: Clemson Takes Advantage, Notches Rare Road Win at UNC
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Vippolis and host Tommy Ashley break down North Carolina's 80-76 loss the Clemson on Tuesday night. The Tigers started hot, leading the Tar He...
Next Level: UNC Athletics Financial Report
06 Feb 2024
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Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss UNC's 2022-23 Athletics Financial Report and the ramifications of the numbers for th...
Coast to Coast: UNC Splits the Week
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a week that saw UNC lose their first game in the month of January, only to follow it up with a resounding dispatch of rival Duke, the Coast to C...
The Postgame: Heels Stomp Devils
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UNC takes the first leg of the rivalry this season, beating Duke at the Smith Center 93-84. Joey Powell subs in for Tommy Ashley, and Dewey Burke brin...
On The Beat: The Big One, Vol. One
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tales from the Inside Carolina beat highlight this episode of On The Beat as North Carolina and Duke prepare for the biggest rivalry in college sports...
Up in the Rafters: Preparing for the Rivalry Game Against Duke
02 Feb 2024
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Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to discuss UNC's win streak co...
Shooting It Straight: First ACC Loss, Duke Next
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Shooting It Straight', Justin Jackson breaks down UNC's road loss to Georgia Tech on Tuesday night. He discusses how North Carolin...
The Postgame: Heels Knocked Down in Atlanta
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dewey Burke, Greg Barnes and host Tommy Ashley break down North Carolina’s one point loss to Georgia Tech on the Inside Carolina Postgame podcast. R...
Coast to Coast: Heels Continue to Silence Critics
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After another road win in conference play, UNC finds themselves atop the ACC with some clear distance to second place. Sean Moran, Sherrell McMillan a...
The Postgame: Tar Heels Back Down Seminoles
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winning in Tallahassee is no easy feat and Saturday afternoon’s contest between North Carolina and Florida State checked all of the boxes for a heav...
On the Beat: Road Trippin' With the Tar Heels
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hubert Davis’s team has shown the ability to grind out wins when necessary and a trip to Florida State on Saturday means another example of that wil...
Shooting It Straight: Brice Johnson on Scoring 39 vs. FSU, This UNC Team
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Jackson is joined by special guest Brice Johnson! The two former UNC teammates discussed what Brice is up to and shared memories from playing t...
Reaction: North Carolina Football's 2024 Schedule Release
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the ACC finally dropping the 2024 league football schedule, the Inside Carolina roundtable crew gets together to offer early reaction to North Ca...
Noon Dish: UNC's Recruiting in the New Era with Pat Suddes
24 Jan 2024
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As North Carolina Football continues to adapt to recruiting in the NIL and transfer portal new world era, UNC general manager Pat Suddes joins Inside ...
Up in the Rafters: UNC Playing with Joy and Connectivity
23 Jan 2024
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Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to discuss U...
Coast to Coast & Postgame: Heels Find the Hammer
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina rolls on and RJ Davis continues to stack impressive performances together, this time with a 23 point second half on the way to a career...
The Postgame: Heels Finding Ways to Win
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing is easy on the road in the ACC and the trip to Boston College defines that truth in every sense of the word. North Carolina’s 76-66 win over...
On The Beat: Tar Heels Heading North
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Carolina's 'On The Beat' crew of Jeremiah Holloway and Evan Rogers join host Tommy Ashley and producer John Bauman to talk all things UNC baske...
Shooting It Straight with Justin Jackson: Wake-Up Call from Cardinals
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Shooting It Straight', Justin Jackson breaks down UNC's win over Louisville on Wednesday night. He discusses how Louisville climbe...
The Postgame: Tar Heels Roll Early, Cruise Past Louisville
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winning pretty is easy. Winning pretty when the outcome of the game is decided early is not, and for the North Carolina Tar Heels on Wednesday night,...
Up in the Rafters: Buying in with Elite Defensive Play
17 Jan 2024
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Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to talk all ...
Special: Graham Boone on Heels4Life’s Hold the Line Campaign
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While the college football season is over on the field, the real activity never stops. UNC hired a new Defensive Coordinator and DL Coach, and have we...
Coast to Coast: Heels Stacking Wins
15 Jan 2024
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The Coast to Coast podcast reconvenes after a UNC rivalry road win and a return to the friendly confines of the Smith Center. Sean Moran and Sherrell...
The Postgame: Heels Peel Orange
13 Jan 2024
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Joey Powell and Bobby Frasor break down UNC's blowout win against Syracuse. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...
On The Beat: Fast ACC Start for UNC Basketball
12 Jan 2024
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After UNC's big win over NC State on Wednesday night, the Inside Carolina On The Beat crew of Adam Smith, Jeremiah Holloway and Evan Rogers join host ...
Shooting It Straight: Heels Stay Hot
11 Jan 2024
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In this episode of 'Shooting It Straight', Justin Jackson breaks down UNC's important victory over NC State. He discusses North Carolina's ability to ...
The Postgame: Carolina Grinds Up The Wolfpack
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The road trip gauntlet ended in Raleigh on Wednesday night and it was North Carolina that continued the grind in winning fashion, this time holding No...
Noon Dish: UNC Commits' All-Star Game Recap
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Signing Days, Dead Periods, portal commitments and high school all-star games all in the span of a month keeps those in charge of recruiting coverage ...
Up in the Rafters: UNC Grinding Out Road Wins, NC State Next
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina’s road tests continue this week with NC State on Wednesday night and after taking the first two of three away from home to start 2024...
Coast to Coast: Heels Going Streaking
08 Jan 2024
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Fresh off a holiday hiatus, the Coast to Coast Podcast trio of Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell reunite to dissect the four game winning...
The Postgame: Heels Put Clamps on Tigers
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They say defense travels and for North Carolina on Saturday afternoon, it was their defensive pressure along with another solid game on the boards tha...
Up in the Rafters: Winning With Toughness; Clemson Preview
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to discuss U...
Reaction: Geoff Collins Hired as UNC's Defensive Coordinator | Inside Carolina Analysis
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Mack Brown makes staff changes, the moves to fill vacancies comes quickly and on Friday, former Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins was officia...
On The Beat: Battle Tested Road Warriors
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Covering the Tar Heels is a 24/7 job with news from across the North Carolina campus flowing every waking moment. The Inside Carolina On The Beat cre...
Shooting It Straight with Justin Jackson: On the Road Again
04 Jan 2024
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In this episode of 'Shooting It Straight', Justin Jackson discusses UNC's big road win against Pitt. He discusses Cormac Ryan's shooting woes, RJ Davi...
Reaction: Major Defensive Coaching Changes at North Carolina | Inside Carolina Analysis
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In keeping with a familiar timeline for coaching changes, Mack Brown announced major defensive changes on Wednesday with defensive coordinator Gene Ch...
The Postgame: Heels Tougher Than Pitt in Win
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley break down North Carolina's road win over Pittsburgh on the Inside Carolina Postgame podcast. To learn more about listen...
Schoett & Vipp: Season Ends in Disappointment
29 Dec 2023
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Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis and fellow Carolina football letterman Jeff Schoettmer give all of their takeaways after UNC loses to West Virginia ...
Shooting It Straight with Justin Jackson: Mailbag!
28 Dec 2023
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In this episode of 'Shooting It Straight', Justin Jackson takes questions from you, the listeners! Check out this special edition of the show where Ju...
The Day After: Mistakes Doom Tar Heels
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With 2023 in the books, North Carolina’s game against West Virginia was a microcosm of the season with some highlights and far too many self-inflict...
On The Beat: A Working Holiday Season
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Christmas just days away, Hubert Davis’s Tar Heels secured perhaps one of their biggest wins this season, beating Oklahoma in Charlotte during ...
Shooting It Straight & Postgame: Important Win Ahead of Holiday
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dewey Burke and Tommy Ashley joined Justin Jackson and John Bauman of the 'Shooting It Straight' podcast for a live breakdown of North Carolina's win ...
Special: National Signing Day Live
21 Dec 2023
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Inside Carolina’s Don Callahan, Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley break down Carolina’s 2024 recruiting class with a mega five-hour show packed with ...
Up in the Rafters: Needing More Physicality; Oklahoma Preview
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to discuss UNC's loss against ...
Coast to Coast: Remembering 00, Team Status Check
19 Dec 2023
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Joey Powell brings in Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran to pay tribute to Eric Montross, then discuss the current news for the UNC Basketball program...
The Postgame: UK Too Much for Tar Heels
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina fought all game to catch up to Kentucky’s athleticism and size and finally took a one point lead with 5:15 left, 72-71. From there, t...
On The Beat: What Can Carolina Accomplish?
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina faces critical games in both football and basketball over the next two weeks with the ‘new era’ of Mack Brown’s team facing West ...
Shooting It Straight: Kenny Williams Joins to Talk UK Rivalry | Inside Carolina
14 Dec 2023
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Justin Jackson is joined by special guest Kenny Williams. The two former UNC teammates discussed life in the pros and how it compares to Williams' ti...
Noon Dish: 'Tis the Season
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the early signing period just a week away and the transfer portal in full swing, college football coaches across the country are literally workin...
Up in the Rafters: Kentucky Preview, Room for Improvement, Cause for Encouragement
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to discuss UNC's loss against ...
Coast to Coast: Team Assessment Before the Grind
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the Tar Heels enjoy their longest break (ten days) of the season, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to assess where the team is thu...
On the Beat: A View From The Beat
08 Dec 2023
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With the Heels in the middle of a ten day exam break, Inside Carolina’s On the Beat crew of Adam Smith, Jeremiah Holloway and Evan Rogers join host ...
Shooting It Straight: Lessons Before Exam Week
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Shooting It Straight', Justin Jackson discussed UNC's tough loss to UConn. Against the Huskies, Cormac Ryan had six points in 24 m...
The Postgame: Heels Battle Early, Fade in Second Half
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina played tough on Tuesday night, but Cam Spencer and the UConn Huskies were too much down the stretch in winning the second game of the J...
Up in the Rafters: Carolina Taking Shape As Top 10 Team; UConn Preview
05 Dec 2023
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Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to discuss U...
Coast to Coast: Heels Gelling, Finding New Ways to Win
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Tar Heels chalked up two wins over the past week, with vastly different performances and in doing so, found two new ways to win. On the latest Coa...
The Postgame: Carolina Pressure Melts FSU
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina looked a step slow in the first half against the visiting Florida State Seminoles, but full court pressure and intensity led to a 22-0 ...
Coast to Coast: TJ Beisner and The Secondary Break Club
01 Dec 2023
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Beisner joins the Coast to Coast Podcast duo of Sherrell McMillan and Joey Powell to explain what the Secondary Break Club is, UNC's visions for it, a...
Shooting it Straight: Statement Win
30 Nov 2023
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In this episode of "Shooting It Straight," Justin Jackson discussed UNC's statement win over Tennessee. Harrison Ingram, who Jackson called UNC's 'X-F...
Noon Dish: The Chaos of Portal Season, Max Johnson Analysis
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With portal season already in full swing, Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley get together for Inside Carolina’s Noon Dish to discuss the chaotic times fo...
The Postgame: Heels Start Hot, Survive Late
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a blazing first half that saw North Carolina make easy work of Tennessee's number one ranked (in the nation) defense, Hubert Davis's team held t...
On the Beat: UNC Begins Tough Stretch
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After splitting two tough matchups in the Bahamas, North Carolina comes home to a tougher road with Tennessee coming to the Smith Center on Wednesday ...
Up in the Rafters: Bouncing Back in the Bahamas
28 Nov 2023
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Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to discuss U...
Schoett & Vipp: Not Prepared For A Rivalry Game
27 Nov 2023
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Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis and fellow Carolina football letterman Jeff Schoettmer give all of their takeaways after UNC loses to NC State 39-20...
The Day After: Total Program Loss in Raleigh
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina’s 2023 regular season came to a resounding end in Raleigh with a 39-20 blowout loss to NC State. The Wolfpack worked the Tar Heels on...
The Postgame: Heels Show Grit in Win
24 Nov 2023
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Sherrell McMillan and Tommy Ashley break down the Tar Heels' win over the Razorbacks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...
The Postgame: Justin Jackson Breaks Down Nova Loss
23 Nov 2023
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The Shooting It Straight crew of Justin Jackson and producer John Bauman break down North Carolina's Battle 4 Atlantis semifinal loss against Villanov...
The Game Plan: Important Trip to Raleigh
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina's 2023 started hot but has cooled significantly in the last five weeks. With a big rivalry test on the road against NC State this weeke...
The Postgame: Heels Roll with Energized Second Half
22 Nov 2023
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North Carolina's first half was not one to remember as the Heels could not make shots on one end, and allowed Northern Iowa to hit 60 percent of their...
Up in the Rafters: Season About to Ramp Up in Bahamas
21 Nov 2023
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Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to discuss U...
Schoett & Vipp: Breaks Go Against Carolina in Death Valley
20 Nov 2023
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Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis and fellow Carolina football letterman Jeff Schoettmer give all of their takeaways after UNC loses to Clemson 31-20....
This Week in UNC Baseball: Fall Wrap with Scott Forbes
17 Nov 2023
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UNC Baseball head coach Scott Forbes joins hosts Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent to discuss North Carolina's recently wrapped fall baseball season. Wit...
Shooting It Straight with Justin Jackson: Encouraging Signs
16 Nov 2023
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In this episode of 'Shooting It Straight', Justin Jackson discusses UNC's win over Lehigh and shares his thoughts on how the team has performed so far...
The Game Plan: How The Heels Can Win in Death Valley
16 Nov 2023
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Opportunity awaits Mack Brown’s North Carolina team on Saturday at Clemson and with Drake Maye, Omarion Hampton and a wealth of talent on the offens...
Coast to Coast: Off and Running
15 Nov 2023
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After 2 games in the books for the 2023-24 Tar Heels, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran reconvene with host Joey Powell to break down how UNC basketbal...
On The Beat: Into the Valley of Death
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Inside Carolina On the Beat crew discusses the week's press availabilities for North Carolina ahead on the Tar Heel trip to Clemson to face the Ti...
Up in the Rafters: Joel Berry Debut Show
14 Nov 2023
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Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to discuss a...
Schoett & Vipp: Playmakers Carry Carolina Against Duke
13 Nov 2023
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Taylor Vippolis and fellow Carolina football letterman Jeff Schoettmer give their takeaways after UNC wins a thriller in double OT 47-45 against Duke ...
The Postgame: Heels Move to 2-0
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina's first two games have presented opportunities, not only to improve, but also to see what areas need particular focused attention and S...
The Day After: Noah Saves the Heels
12 Nov 2023
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North Carolina beat Duke on Saturday night in a typical wild rivalry kind of way. The Inside Carolina Day After crew of Jason Staples, Buck Sanders an...
The Game Plan: Trench Battle Against the Devils
10 Nov 2023
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If you are fan of old school football, Duke Football will bring that to Kenan Stadium and the North Carolina defense will be on the clock to step up i...
Shooting It Straight: In the Win Column
09 Nov 2023
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In this episode of 'Shooting It Straight', Justin Jackson discussed UNC's first win over the season over Radford. Jackson describes UNC's identity of ...
Coast to Coast: Signing Week for 2024 Class
08 Nov 2023
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Joey Powell, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan are joined by 247Sports national basketball analyst Travis Branham to discuss UNC's three commitments th...
On the Beat: Duke Week, Hoops Start
08 Nov 2023
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The Inside Carolina OTB crew of Adam Smith and Jeremiah Holloway join producer John Bauman and host Tommy Ashley ahead of a big week for Mack Brown's ...
The Postgame: A Good Beginning for UNC
07 Nov 2023
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Dewey Burke joins host Tommy Ashley for the first edition of The Postgame podcast for North Carolina's 2023-24 basketball season. Burke and Ashley bre...
Schoett & Vipp: Work to Do for Home Stretch
06 Nov 2023
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Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis and fellow Carolina football letterman Jeff Schoettmer give their takeaways after UNC beats up on Campbell 59-7 and ...
The Day After: Heels Check the Boxes in Rout
05 Nov 2023
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With two tough and inexplicable losses still weighing on the program psyche, the Campbell Camels were the perfect elixer for Mack Brown’s North Caro...
The Game Plan: What Needs to Happen Saturday for UNC
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Barnes and Jason Staples join host Tommy Ashley to break down how the Tar Heels season has gone off the rails in the past two weeks and how Mack ...
Shooting It Straight with Justin Jackson: New Show, New Season
02 Nov 2023
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In the first episode of 'Shooting It Straight with Justin Jackson,' Justin Jackson and John Bauman review UNC's first exhibition game and discuss expe...
Coast to Coast: Exhibition Recap and Season Expectations
01 Nov 2023
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Joey Powell, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran provide their takeaways from UNC's exhibition game and then look ahead to what to reasonably expect from...
Schoett & Vipp: From Bad To Worse
30 Oct 2023
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Taylor Vippolis and fellow Carolina football letterman Jeff Schoettmer give their takeaways after another disappointing performance from UNC Football,...
The Day After: A Telling Defeat for UNC
29 Oct 2023
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Buck Sanders and Jason Staples join host Tommy Ashley to discuss the catastrophic performance by North Carolina's defense in the loss to Georgia Tech....
Game Plan: Pivotal Game Ahead in Atlanta
27 Oct 2023
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Georgia Tech is a better team than Virginia. With that said, the North Carolina Tar Heels head to Atlanta in need of a bounce back performance, in all...
Noon Dish: Getting Up to Speed
25 Oct 2023
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With high school football seasons wrapping up and the playoffs ahead, Inside Carolina football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley ...
On the Beat: Regrouping Ahead of Trip to Atlanta
25 Oct 2023
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North Carolina’s loss that weekend has the fanbase on edge, but Tar Heel coaches and players appear focused on the task ahead, a trip to Atlanta to ...
Schoett & Vipp: Looked Like A Team With No Plan
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Vippolis and fellow Carolina football letterman Jeff Schoettmer try to make sense of UNC's loss against Virginia, that saw the Tar Heels lose a...