Category Archives: UNC

One UNC football recruit’s journey from Cary High to college

By Trey Blue’s senior year at Cary High School, he has developed into one of Wake County’s top football prospects while ranked as a 3-star offensive tackle. He possesses a matured physique that qualifies as an oxymoron — “a slimmed down 6-foot-6, 320-pounder.” And his new great expectations also are beyond the football field. Please click here for more.

Armando Bacot’s 8th grade brother has already received a college basketball offer

Yes, the brother of UNC basketball legend Armando Bacot has earned his first scholarship offer… as an eighth grader! King Bacot announced that he received his first Division I offer from VCU. While it’s extremely early for recruiting rankings for the Class of 2029, Bacot is regarded by many as the top-ranked player in the class. Please click here for more.

UNC football adds defensive back commitment for 2026 class

UNC football is added to its roster once again with another commitment from the Class of 2026. Earlier this week, the team added a commitment from Zavion Griffin-Haynes, a four-star edge rusher.vThis time, Mack Brown and company are bolstering the secondary with cornerback Danny Odem from Florida. They both join three-star Zaid Lott as the three recruits for the Heels Class of 2026. Please click here for more.

Injured Early and Often, 2-0 UNC Football Embracing ‘Next Man Up’ Mentality

Carolina has won two games to start the season, but at what cost? The Tar Heels have only played two games, but the list of the injured – regardless of severity – reads like a starting lineup. Edge rusher Kaimon Rucker, running back Omarion Hampton, tight end Bryson Nesbit and center Austin Blaske all missed time during Saturday’s win against Charlotte with injuries. That’s to say nothing of former starting quarterback Max Johnson, who is out for the rest of the season with a broken leg suffered in Week 1. Please click here for more.

UNC vs. Charlotte: Three Things to Watch

It should be an easy win, but there’s still plenty to be gained on Saturday. The surprising return of Jacolby Criswell should have been a big clue as to how the staff felt about Conner Harrell’s ability in the job. You can try to buy Criswell missing his teammates all you want, but you don’t bring someone else in if you feel comfortable about your current situation. Please click here for more.