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With Caleb Wilson out, how much should we adjust our expectations?

Now that we’ve all had some time to process the news that Caleb Wilson will be out indefinitely with a broken hand, let’s talk about it. It’s obvious what Wilson’s injury means for Carolina: Like a TV show writing off a beloved main character, it just won’t be the same product we’ve enjoyed watching. “Next […]

25 days ago | 4 reads

UNC Baseball will open the season with a series against Indiana

The winter storm or cold front or whatever it was that terrorized the Eastern seaboard for the past three or so weeks has relinquished its grip, and while it’s definitely not spring yet, it’s temperate enough to at least imagine the prospect of spring sports beginning. And that’s good, because they have in fact begun. […]

25 days ago | 2 reads

Caleb Wilson out with broken hand

UNC star freshman Caleb Wilson will miss time with a broken hand suffered in the Miami game on Tuesday. Wilson left the game for a bit before returning with his hand heavily wrapped. The wrap clearly altered what he was able to do on the floor for the remainder of the game. Hubert Davis said […]

26 days ago | 1 read

Bill Belichick and his hot seat

For the record, I like my heated seat. The first time I owned a car with seat warmers, my immediate reaction was, “Where has this been all my life?!” Even on long car trips to the Outer Banks during the summer, it acts like a back massager. I’m a big fan of seat heat. I […]

26 days ago | 2 reads

Three things to watch in UNC’s Saturday matchup against Pitt

The highs and lows of college basketball can come and go very quickly. Unfortunately for the Hubert Davis-led Tar Heels over the past five seasons, the latter have come much too often. Just days after a thrilling victory over a one-loss Duke team, Carolina gave an uninspired effort in Miami to end their five-game winning […]

26 days ago | 2 reads

What is your bold prediction for the rest of the season?

Every preseason, people make predictions. Some are obvious, while others are quite bold. So looking back, what would’ve been a bold prediction heading into this season? Picking Duke to be in first in the ACC? No, but picking Clemson to be tied for first halfway through would’ve been, after all the talent they lost. Picking […]

26 days ago | 2 reads

UNC rises in ACC Power Rankings despite Miami loss

This past weekend was a big one on the sports calendar in general, but especially so for people with our particular affinities. The first UNC-Duke men’s basketball game of the season was on Saturday, and it ended up being quite the fun one for Tar Heels’ fans. Seth Trimble last second three-pointer gave Carolina a […]

27 days ago | 3 reads

What is your actual opinion on Saturday’s court storming?

We’ve had a game since then, but the magnitude of a rivalry game is such that we’re still talking about this. After Seth Trimble’s game-winner on Saturday, UNC students and other fans rushed onto the court in celebration. Twice, even! Immediately, this became the thing for salty Duke fans to latch on to as they […]

27 days ago | 4 reads

Caleb Wilson injured as UNC has win streak snapped in Miami

When UNC beat Duke on Saturday, you could almost predict how their game against Miami on Tuesday would go. Unfortunately, if you guessed the Tar Heels would not be sharp enough to win, you’d be correct. Carolina never led in the 75-66 loss to the Hurricanes. The first half and second half issues were very […]

27 days ago | 2 reads

UNC Basketball vs Miami: Live Discussion

The Tar Heels are in Coral Gables to take on the Miami Hurricanes in their first matchup since taking down Duke in the Dean Dome. UNC’s biggest opponent in this game will be having a hangover from such a crazy game, but it’s also worth noting that the Hurricanes are doing well this season. Two […]

27 days ago | 4 reads

How to Watch UNC Basketball take on Miami

You’d be forgiven if you’ve decided to stay focused on Saturday night, especially since proud Myers Park alumnus Drake Maye didn’t exactly light the world on fire Sunday. We were all witness to an event that will be replayed for generations alongside the hype real for every game in the Carolina-Duke Rivalry from here on […]

28 days ago | 2 reads

Is UNC better or worse than we thought?

UNC is coming off the heels of a massive win over Duke and are getting set to face off against Miami tonight. The Heels were able to accomplish a rare trifecta that they haven’t accomplished since the 80’s: they were able to beat Kansas Kentucky, and Duke in the same season. The jury is out […]

28 days ago | 5 reads

Three Things to Watch as UNC Basketball travels to Miami

Yes, I’m sure what you want to read right now is something about UNC Basketball that isn’t basking in Saturday night’s already-legendary victory, but we have a schedule to adhere to, and Tuesday’s game at Miami isn’t getting any further away. Somewhat like UNC before Saturday night, the Canes have compiled a 7-3 record in […]

29 days ago | 2 reads

Three takeaways from UNC’s incredible win over Duke

Carolina fans have spent approximately 14 years wondering when they will get to have their Austin Rivers moment against Duke. It was one of the most brutal losses the Tar Heels have faced against their heated rival, not because it ruined the season, but because of what the game always means to both schools. It […]

30 days ago | 5 reads

UNC Basketball vs. Duke: Live Discussion

The moment we have been waiting for all season is finally here: the North Carolina Tar Heels are just moments away from facing off against the Duke Blue Devils in the Dean Smith Center. This game has been on everyone’s calendars outside of both fanbases for one obvious reason, which is a showdown between Cameron […]

about 1 month ago | 5 reads

A Carolina Gal Through and Through

75 years ago, UNC admitted 27 women as freshmen into the newly formed School of Nursing. Those women would become the first graduating class for that department. Additionally, the state of North Carolina at the time had a designated “Women’s College,” now UNC Greensboro. Women usually had to transfer to Chapel Hill from there or […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads