Tag: University of North Carolina

Steve Belichick Resigns as UNC Defensive Coordinator After Medical Leave

Brandon King

North Carolina football has announced another major change to its coaching and football operations structure. Steve Belichick has resigned as the Tar Heels’ defensive coordinator, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Belichick had been on medical leave since Aug. 6 and had not returned to the team. UNC confirmed the resignation Thursday as part of a broader statement regarding its investigation into the football program.  Belichick’s resignation is effective Oct. 27, 2026, according to the university’s statement.  Steve Belichick Had Been Away From Team Since August Bill Belichick announced on Aug.…

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UNC Football Investigation Takes Shocking Turn as Steve Belichick Faces Drug-Related Allegations

Brandon King

What initially looked like a major shake-up involving UNC’s football leadership has now turned into a much broader internal investigation — and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is reportedly among those facing serious questions. According to a report from WRAL, investigators are examining allegations that include whether Belichick used drugs while on the job or provided drugs to at least one UNC player. Those claims have not been established as fact, and the university’s investigation remains ongoing. But the allegations add another stunning layer to a situation that has already placed…

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BREAKING: UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Resigns Amid Ongoing Investigation

Brandon King

The turmoil surrounding the North Carolina football program has taken another major turn. Michael Lombardi has resigned from his position as general manager of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football program, effective September 3, 2026, the university announced Thursday. Lombardi had been on paid administrative leave since July 27 while UNC conducted an internal investigation. The university confirmed that his resignation will not end the investigation. > “The University will continue its ongoing investigation and will consider all appropriate corrective actions responsive to the information it learns.”…

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PE Corner: The “UNC” Air Jordan 14

Brandon King

Jordan Brand’s collegiate PE run continues to raise the bar, and the latest “UNC” Air Jordan 14 PE might be one of the cleanest school exclusives we’ve seen in years. Designed exclusively for the University of North Carolina athletics program, the player-exclusive Air Jordan 14 trades traditional leather for a luxurious University Blue suede upper that immediately commands attention. Navy detailing on the tongue, sockliner, and outsole provides contrast, while carbon fiber accents along the midsole preserve the Ferrari-inspired DNA that made the XIV iconic in the first place.  …

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PE Corner: the “UNC” Air Jordan 9 PE

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 9 was made specifically for the UNC basketball program.  Another well-executed UNC PE, they sport a white leather upper overlaid with a university blue rand that also wraps the heel and extends up to the collar. A navy “23” appears beneath the global Jumpman logo, while “UNC” is perched atop each respective tongue. Navy lace loops are complemented beautifully by the university blue laces.  Underneath this upper resides a navy midsole and a Jumpman-branded white rubber outsole.  These will remain in the realm of Player Exclusive, well…

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4th quarter surge pushes UNC past NC Central 45-10

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title image via Courtesy of 10 NCC 45 Winner UNC Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NCC 7 3 0 0 10 UNC 0 17 0 28 45 The North Carolina Central University football team held tough for three quarters Saturday evening at Kenan Stadium, but North Carolina pulled away late to a 45-10 win. N.C. Central dropped to 1-2 on the year, while the Tar Heels improved to 3-0. The Eagles took the opening drive 75 yards down the field and cashed in with a 5-yard touchdown run by J’Mari Taylor to…

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Check out the “UNC PE” Jordan Tatum 2

Brandon King

The Tatum 2 gets the Tar Heel PE treatment. Designed specifically for the North Carolina hoops program, this iteration of the Tatum 2 sports a textured synthetic foundational layer overlaid with that of black nubuck at the toe as well as piece at the eye row that extends down to the mid near the heel.  On the rear heel is stamped the word “CREATE”.  Grey and blue pods on the sides along with branding on the tongue.   A grey midsole and blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole rounds out the aesthetic.  As it…

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Alyssa Ustby shows off the “UNC” Air Jordan XXXVIII PE

Brandon King

We have often said that being a Jordan Brand, or affiliate with any other brand for that matter, has its perks. Tar Heels women’s hoops senior forward Alyssa Utsby displayed one of the spoils of playing at a Jordan Brand school, introducing the world to the team-exclusive Air Jordan XXXVIII. It sports a white and university blue upper with a UNC logo on the tongue instead of the standard Jumpman. Underneath resides a university blue Formula 23 midsole and Zoom Strobel unit as well as a blue-tinted translucent outsole. As…

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Feast your eyes on the “UNC” Air Jordan XXXVI Low PE

Brandon King

In addition to the prestige of putting on that gamer and hooping at the Dean Dome one of the perks of balling at the University of North Carolina is the Player Exclusive footwear that are bestowed upon the players and this Air Jordan XXXVI Low is the latest example. It sports a university blue upper built of mesh overlaid with a university suede rand. On the navy tongues are seen a Jumpman and a Tar Heel logo, while on the rear pull tab of the same hue, “TAR HEEL” is…

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Take a look at the UNC Air Jordan 5 PE

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 5 is one of the many reasons it is good to be a Tar Heel. It sports a carolina blue upper that features an elephant print texture. UNC branding is seen on the navy suede tongue with “NIKE AIR” branding on the heel. A white midsole with carolina blue speckled navy “teeth” and a white and translucent rubber outsole completes this aesthetic. At this time there is not a retail release in the works for these so unless Mack Brown or Roy Williams have been in your…

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