Best Tar Heels Football Podcasts (2024)

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EXPANSION: North Carolina Tar Heels to Big Ten? How's Maryland Football Looking for 2024? 28:09

4d ago28:09

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On the eve of Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis there is no doubt that future college football expansion and realignment will be media buzz words directed toward commissioner Tony Petitti Tuesday. IF NOT FSU, HOW ABOUT NC? And while we, and the rest of the college football world have been focusing on Florida State and Clemson because they are tang…

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Dabo Sweeney Would Be The "Greatest Portal Recruiter Ever" If... | Duke Football Being Slept On? 34:23

30m ago34:23

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Clemson Tigers Head Coach Dabo Swinney made some headlines in Day Four of the ACC Kickoff Media Days. Dabo went into detail on his transfer portal philosophy, saying he would be “the greatest portal recruiter ever” if he took a new job tomorrow and had to replace half his roster. He says the reason Clemson does not use the Transfer Portal is becaus…

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BIG TEN MEDIA DAYS: Ryan Day Under Huge Pressure at Ohio State! 27:55

14h ago27:55

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During Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis Ohio State Football coach Ryan Day acknowledged he is under immense pressure going into the 2024 college football season. He is also delegating a lot of responsibility to Chip Kelly, his new offensive coordinator. He says he trusts him with his life…and his high powered offense. Being the head coach of the …

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Roundtable: Five Questions for UNC's Training Camp 1:09:55

11m ago1:09:55

1:09:55

The Inside Carolina Roundtable crew of Buck Sanders, Greg Barnes, Jason Staples and host Tommy Ashley is back! With the start of North Carolina’s training camp just days away, the panel takes a look at five pressing questions for Mack Brown’s Tar Heels in a transition year of sorts across the roster. Barnes, Sanders and Staples go in-depth on the t…

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Is It ACC Championship Game Or BUST For Miami? | Mario Cristobal And Cam Ward Talk Team Goals 30:05

1d ago30:05

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Is it “ACC Championship game or bust” for the Miami Hurricanes this season? The Hurricanes have their most talented roster in years, including star quarterback transfer Cam Ward. Mario Cristobal is heading into his third season as head coach and has been working to overhaul the culture. Year three is usually time to get things right. Miami went 5-7…

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EXPANSION: Commissioner Tony Petitti Speaks; Connor Stalions Netflix Special "Sign Stealer" 30:03

1d ago30:03

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Big Ten Media Days are underway in Indianapolis this week and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti kicked off the 2024 college football season with his annual State of the Conference address. Petitti welcomed new schools USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington as they officially join the Big Ten August 2. PETITTI: ACADEMICS IMPORTANT FOR EXPANSION Petitti al…

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Big Ten Commissioner SHOOTS DOWN Florida State & Clemson? | Top ACC Players Speak Out In Charlotte 32:33

2d ago32:33

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Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti said the Big Ten is focused on their current eighteen members, when asked Tuesday about further expansion. Florida State and Clemson have been rumored for months to be candidates to join the Big Ten. They are both currently suing the ACC in an effort to break the Grant of Rights Agreement. Petitti’s remarks were al…

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Next Level: Mack Brown Joins to Talk 2024 Tar Heels 52:46

1h ago52:46

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Just a few sleeps from the start of fall camp, North Carolina Head Coach Mack Brown joined IC's Next Level podcast to discuss the ever-changing landscape of college football, with a specific focus on the Tar Heels. Greg Barnes and Joey Powell talk with Brown about NIL, the changes around NIL for UNC Athletics, and a litany of topics surrounding the…

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EXPANSION: Commissioner Tony Petitti Kicks off Big Ten Media Days with Questions About Expansion 28:50

3d ago28:50

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The annual Big Ten Media Days have finally arrived in Indianapolis as we prepare to kick off the college football and Big Ten football season. This is the most exciting time of year as hope reigns eternal for just about every Big Ten school. Commissioner Tony Petitti will address everyone in his State of the Conference and all eighteen coaches and …

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Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 506: Reaction to Phil Steele 36:03

12h ago36:03

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh react to some of what Phil Steele had to say on the show last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Anthony Pagnotta

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ACC Commissioner Vows To Keep Fighting Amidst Florida State And Clemson Legal Disputes 26:54

3d ago26:54

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ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips spoke passionately on Monday about the ongoing legal disputes with Florida State and Clemson. Phillips, on opening day of the ACC Football Media Kickoff, promised to fight to protect the ACC and its members “for as long as it takes.” Phillips referred to the lawsuits as “damaging, disruptive and harmful” to the confere…

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Next Level: Chip Lindsey on UNC's New Challenge on Offense 33:17

42m ago33:17

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Last season, in his first as North Carolina offensive coordinator, Chip Lindsey was tasked with tweaking an already successful offense, improving the deficiencies and managing sure-fire first round NFL Draft pick Drake Maye. Heading into year two, Lindsey will have plenty of talent at the skill positions, a quarterback competition that will continu…

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Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 505: Phil Steele Talks 2024 Tar Heels 40:03

7h ago40:03

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh dive further into the group that the Tar Heels are bringing to Charlotte for media days, discuss their favorite things about the NCAA 25 game and talk with Phil Steele about the 2024 Tar Heels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Anthony Pagnotta

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Summer updates, James Worthy joins, The 2024 Poddys! 1:56:52

2h ago1:56:52

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Summer updates on Carolina football, baseball and basketball (5:33) All-time Tar Heel great James Worthy joins to talk his time at UNC, the 1982 Championship, Celtics/Lakers and much more! (22:34) Plus: The Pod has been invited to a wedding (1:09:11), ethical flag questions (1:12:31), Christmas Mad Libs (1:29:46) and... The 2024 Poddy Awards! (1:39…

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Jonathan Smith Turning Tide for Michigan State Football; Where is Mel Tucker These Days? 27:06

7d ago27:06

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Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith has had a lot to do since he took over for disgraced football coach Mel Tucker following last season. It feels like he has had to completely reset the once proud program ahead of the 2024 college football season. SPARTANS ARE SOLID AT QB Jonathan Smith doubled down on local recruiting and the transfer po…

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Special: 2024 Football Preview with Phil Steele 22:34

24m ago22:34

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Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by esteemed college football analyst Phil Steele, who authors the authoritative annual preview magazine, to discuss Carolina Football ahead of the 2024 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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SEC Commissioner Takes Jab At Florida State | Why Virginia Tech Can Win The ACC This Season 31:13

7d ago31:13

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SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey took a subtle jab at the Florida State Seminoles during SEC Media Days. During an appearance on Jacksonville’s 1010X radio, Sankey advocated for Georgia being one of the top four teams in the country last season despite being snubbed from the playoff. He said, “Georgia was one of the best four teams (in the country) and…

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ROW THE BOAT: PJ Fleck and Minnesota Football Sinking? 26:32

19m ago26:32

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What direction is Minnesota Golden Gophers football heading as we approach the 2024 college football season? Will PJ Fleck and his team be a factor? The Gophers replace departed quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis with an FCS quarterback. And he is backed up by two freshman. We are nervous about the Gophers passing game and we will describe why in detail…

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Noon Dish: The Future with UNC QB Commit Bryce Baker. 47:40

35m ago47:40

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With the start of football season looming, Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley are joined by North Carolina's quarterback commit for the 2025 class, Bryce Baker. Baker highlights his personal recruiting process, his trip to the Elite 11 camp, his role as a recruiter for his class and beyond, and what he does off the football field to st…

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Report Reveals Why The Big Ten And SEC DON'T WANT Florida State | Why NC State Can Win The ACC 29:37

8d ago29:37

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Brett McMurphy from Action Network reports that the Big Ten and SEC are not interested in adding Florida State and Clemson. On FSU, his sources say it doesn’t make financial sense, those conference are done expanding for now, and they consider Florida State to be a “disruptive partner.” According to the report, the SEC or Big Ten would only add the…

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Iowa Football Winning Formula: More Defense, No Offense; Penn State White Out Announced 27:51

9d ago27:51

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More of the same is in store for the Iowa Hawkeyes football team for the 2024 college football season. Kirk Ferentz and his team will grind out another sluggish offense, play spectacular defense, and win a lot of games in the Big Ten. That is the Iowa football formula under Ferentz and the Hawkeyes. Last year they took that winning formula to an ex…

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Next Level: Up Front with UNC's Ted Monachino 42:11

30m ago42:11

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It all starts up front in the game of football and for North Carolina fans, the defensive line has been a hot point of discussion since Mack Brown’s return to Chapel Hill prior to the 2019. Enter Ted Monachino as Tar Heel defensive line coach and the latest guest on Inside Carolina’s Next Level with Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley. In the wide ranging…

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Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 504: Media Days Preview, Recruiting Updates and Kelley Ford 49:51

2h ago49:51

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony reacts to the group that the Tar Heels are taking to ACC media days, discusses the latest on the 2025 and 2026 recruiting trails and talks with Kelley Ford about his outlook for the Tar Heels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Anthony Pagnotta

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SEC Commissioner DENIES Interest In Florida State & Clemson | Miami Winning The ACC In 2024? 27:40

10d ago27:40

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SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey was asked at his conference media days if he is monitoring the legal situations with Florida State and Clemson. Sankey shot down the possibility of further expansion, saying his league is at 16 teams today and will be at 16 tomorrow. He added that he does not want to entangle the SEC in any litigation. Is Sankey playing…

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FINALLY! Nebraska Football Breakout Season is Here! 25:40

35m ago25:40

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Matt Rhule begins year two with his Nebraska Football team and the preseason hope is as high as ever. And for good reason. The Huskers will be the breakout team for the 2024 college football season in the Big Ten. Now, we are not claiming the Huskers will be in the Big Ten championship. But with a fan base that has been clamoring for a bowl game ap…

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Scouting Overview: The Quarterbacks 51:11

34m ago51:11

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Quarterback competitions always drum up the most discussion in the offseason. In the first five years of Mack Brown’s return to North Carolina, ‘competitions’ were mentioned on two occasions but in reality, the writing was on the depth chart next to QB1 from the beginning. Heading into 2024, the forecast for the position is a bit blurry as fall cam…

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Big 12 Believes FSU and Clemson Will Join As Soon As A Year From Now? | Clemson Court W Over ACC 29:30

11d ago29:30

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The reports linking FSU and Clemson to the Big 12 might have legs, afterall. Arizona insider Jason Scheer reported on his X account that, “According to sources, there is an internal belief in the Big 12 that Florida State and Clemson are likely to join the conference within the next year or so.” If the Big 12 can use private equity infusions and cr…

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EXPANSION:  Big Ten Turned its Back on Florida State?  Do Indiana and Purdue Have Fighting Chance? 27:13

11d ago27:13

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Is the Big Ten ignoring Florida State and an expansion opportunity to add the Seminoles to the conference? Does the same go for Clemson regarding any college football realignment talk? Why do we ask? There has been recent chatter that those schools, who are trying to legally leave the ACC and their media deal may be huddling with the Big 12. WHAT I…

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Coast to Coast: Summer Eval Period Updates 48:15

2h ago48:15

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The North Carolina staff hit the road this past week as the Summer Evaluation Period opened, hoping to lay eyes on offered prospects and some other players who may become part of the UNC recruiting orbit. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran joined Joey Powell on a new episode of the Coast to Coast Podcast to dive into the latest news, and predict what…

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Big 12 RUMORS For Adding FSU & Clemson: Proceed With Caution | More Physical ACC In 2024 31:35

13d ago31:35

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Rumors about Florida State and Clemson leaving the ACC for the Big 12 continue to gain steam. While there is little doubt that the Big 12 has made overtures to the pair, it’s important to remember that they would likely be a third choice landing spot for FSU and Clemson after the Big Ten or SEC. Ross Dellenger, who started the buzz with comments ma…

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Can Rutgers Get 10 Wins in Breakout Year for Greg Schiano? 27:33

14d ago27:33

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Greg Schiano and his Rutgers football team are poised for a big year. How big? Can they get 8, 9 or 10 wins this year? What? That would stun college football and the Big Ten. But, yes it is possible. How? TAKE THE OVER ON 6.5 WINS! First of all this is a team that went 6-6 in the regular season last year. And they were in the brutal East division t…

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New Buzz For FSU & Clemson Joining The Big 12??? | Why DJ U Isn't Going To The ACC Kickoff 28:48

14d ago28:48

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There is new buzz about the Big 12 pursuing Florida State and Clemson. The Seminoles and Tigers are both suing the ACC in an attempt to exit the conference, but most reports have linked them to the Big Ten or SEC. Could the Big 12 swipe them away from the new powers? The origin of this new buzz was an interview with Yahoo Sports reporter Ross Delle…

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Wisconsin Football Brutal Schedule! Hard to See Improvement in 2024 26:15

15d ago26:15

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Wisconsin football may be better in year two for head coach Luke Fickell but improvement may be hard to see if they do not win more than 7 games following a 7-6 season in 2023. Their schedule is brutal. And, here is the kicker; They do not have to play Michigan or Ohio State and things are still going to be tough. That is life in the newly expanded…

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Noon Dish: Latest UNC Mock Class, 2026 Offers 57:27

3d ago57:27

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North Carolina’s 2025 recruiting class continues to be a hot topic across the fanbase and Don Callahan’s latest Mock Class leads off this week’s Inside Carolina Noon Dish discussion. Callahan offers his take on the prospects the Tar Heels could add as summer rolls on. Callahan and host Tommy Ashley also take a look at the latest offers to prospects…

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Penn State Makes College Football Playoffs if Drew Allar Improves at QB 25:41

3d ago25:41

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Penn State football will make the college football playoffs if quarterback Drew Allar improves from 2023. It is time for him to live up to his 5-star billing. His 25 touchdown - 2 interception ratio was great last year. The problem is he would not or could not throw deep and stretch the defense. Allar may not have taken chances because of overbeari…

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Is FSU About To Find The Smoking Gun To Get Out Of The ACC? | Crazy Realignment Suggestion 29:43

16d ago29:43

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Is Florida State about to receive the documents that will contain the smoking gun that will help them break the ACC’s Grant of Rights? A court order in Florida has asked Leon County Judge John C. Cooper to compel the ACC to hand over an unredacted copy of their TV agreements with ESPN. It’s worth noting that this order was jointly agreed by FSU and…

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Ohio State Football All In for Championship 31:28

4d ago31:28

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Coach Ryan Day and The Ohio State football team are all in on their quest to win a Big Ten championship and a college football national championship in 2024. The pieces are in place. This team is loaded on both sides of the ball. Day figured out the transfer portal and the school doubled down on Name, Image, and Likeness for its top players. And Oh…

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Scouting Overview: The Wide Receivers 34:36

4d ago34:36

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Veteran leadership and youthful talent highlight North Carolina’s wide receiver room as coach Lonnie Galloway has a deep and versatile position room ready to take on some of the burden for the Tar Heel offense in 2024. Inside Carolina’s Scouting Overview series continues with expert analyst Jason Staples joining host Tommy Ashley to break down each…

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This Model Says It's A Two-Team Race For The ACC Championship | More Buzz About FSU Formal ACC Exit 30:25

17d ago30:25

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Are Clemson and Florida State the only clear favorites to win the ACC? According to the ESPN SP+ model, and a conference preview by Bill Connelly, the Seminoles and Tigers combine for over a 51% chance to win the ACC. That leaves the rest of the field under 49%. FSU and Clemson have been the primary powers in recent years, but is this model too dis…

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NBA Free Agency: Is Klay Thompson the Missing Piece for the Dallas Mavericks? | Ep. 169 40:58

5d ago40:58

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Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks, marking the end of the Splash Brothers era in the Bay Area. Tyler Hansbrough and Brandon Staton discuss his fit alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Does the Big Hawk think Klay puts Dallas over the edge? Plus, Hansbrough's former teammate Paul George lands in Philly alongsid…

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Can Michigan Football Repeat as College Football Champions? 28:38

16d ago28:38

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Can Michigan football repeat as the national champions of college football or win their 4th straight Big Ten title? Well, those are two different questions with possibly two different answers. We will say this much; Michigan football will be a lot stronger than most people think ahead of the 2024 college football season. Despite losing head coach J…

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Will The ACC Become The New AAC After FSU & Clemson Leave? | Clemson REFUSES Schedule Change 32:12

22d ago32:12

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Is the ACC on course to become another version of the AAC (American Athletic Conference)? That’s what Kelvin Hunt, a writer from FSU blog Chop Chat said this week after the additions of SMU, Cal and Stanford into the conference. Florida State fans are bitter during this period where they are engaged in multiple lawsuits with the ACC in order to bre…

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EXPANSION: Maryland Terps Roadmap for Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA 27:44

23d ago27:44

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The Maryland Terps joined the Big Ten 10 years ago this week. Can Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA learn from their example as they navigate the new world of college football once they join the conference next month? TERPS SHOW THE WAY FOR 4 NEW BIG TEN TEAMS The Terps took the long road to respectability as Mike Locksley has just posted back to ba…

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Scouting Overview: The Tight Ends 25:43

10d ago25:43

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Freddie Kitchens enters his second season as North Carolina’s tight end coach and once again, the position room he has to work with is talented and deep. Texas A&M transfer replaces outgoing Kamari Morales and joins returners John Copenhaver and Bryson Nesbit giving Kitchens three starter quality options at tight end and three unique players that c…

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Rumors Claim FSU Could Announce ACC Exit THIS MONTH? | Cal, Stanford and SMU Join ACC Officially 27:49

24d ago27:49

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Could Florida State officially declare their exit from the ACC this month? There have been hints dropped from college football reporters and analysts, including Josh Pate from 247Sports, that something big could happen this month within the ACC. Another CFB personality claims Florida State could make some sort of move on July 13th. But what can rea…

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REALIGNMENT CONFUSION: PAC 12 Teams Homeless for a Month 30:44

24d ago30:44

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As the sun set on the Pac 12 this weekend and as we get ready for Big Ten college football, let us clear up some confusion. With the Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA flight from the Pac 12 they still are not quite in the Big Ten - yet. They will be homeless for about a month. Their official start date as full members of the Big Ten Conference begin…

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The 40 Club: Tez Walker 42:21

22d ago42:21

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Tez Walker's last 18 months have been a whirlwind, to put it mildly. After transferring to UNC from Kent State, then having the NCAA steal a third of his season in Chapel Hill, the wideout from Charlotte now finds himself in Baltimore, preparing to catch passes from Lamar Jackson with the Ravens. Walker took a break from his busy summer to join Tom…

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Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 503: Tar Heels Land Four Commitments Across Three Classes 53:44

14d ago53:44

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Zack dive into the impacts of the four commitments that the Tar Heels have landed in the past week and a half. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Anthony Pagnotta

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UNC Basketball sends Ingram, Bacot, Ryan to the NBA | Ep. 168 45:27

17d ago45:27

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Former Tar Heels Harrison Ingram, Armando Bacot, and Cormac Ryan landed with teams in the NBA last week. Harrison Ingram was drafted in the second round by the San Antonio Spurs, while Bacot and Ryan signed deals with the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder, respectively. Tyler Hansbrough discusses the pro prospects for all three and explains how X…

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Ohio State New A.D. Takes Over. Ryan Day Comfortable? 24:36

12d ago24:36

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Ohio State has a new school president and, as of this week, a new athletic director in Ross Bjork. That is a lot of change at a school that just saw A.D. Gene Smith retire after 19 glorious years at the helm of one of the most successful athletic departments and college football programs in the country. YOU ARE FIRED Gene Smith hired Ryan Day to re…

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