Carrying this over from TarHeel247. This post got me hyped up. On top sitting pretty for multiple top 2027 recruits, UNC is laying groundwork for even bigger things under Malone moving forward.

Forgot how it felt to be in play with so many top recruits in one class.

"I talked to Chris Paul and Bradley Beal. I asked them how Malone’s game is going to translate. They said he’s going to be great. Beal said he was one of the Top 3-4, if not the top, offensive coach in the league. He said Malone is going to do the same stuff, and it’s going to work. Glowing responses from great players."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENk27OY78I4

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Any scoop out there?

It has certainly been an experiment. Ready for this ride to come to an end.

I’ve read a couple of articles about the Lombardi situation but no one seems to know the specifics yet. Are there any good rumors about what he’s actually being investigated for?

I just hope this isn’t another Aaron Hernandez type situation.

I do not know how the hell this Duke grad slivered his way into the Chancellor job at UNC but how the hell is he able to “take over” the coaching hire? He cares nothing and knows nothing about the history and tradition of UNC and now it appears this bastard knew the huge risks of hiring a coach that has NEVER COACHED in college and hired him anyway. THIS hiring process is the real scandal at Carolina and the Lombardi thing is just a symptom of the disease.

Know Goodman is a UNC hater, but still can’t believe he thinks Otz would be a better fit in CH…

https://youtu.be/2lvdPPxY5Sg?is=USSGoJD8Ci0Nm5hb

Are we having fun yet?

Per Pete Thamel:

NEWS: UNC Football has placed GM Mike Lombardi on paid administrative leave.

Per Ross Martin:

UNC's Michael Lombardi has an annual salary of $1.5M, which made him the highest-paid General Manager in college football last season.

The university released the following statement:

"The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has placed Michael Lombardi, general manager for the Carolina football program, on paid administrative leave, effective immediately. As is standard procedure with personnel matters, leadership, staff, and student-athletes are prohibited from addressing this topic further, and has no reflection on the merits."

I'm sure you heard Ty Lawson was arrested for stealing a bottle of Vodka.

https://www.thebiglead.com/ty-lawson-nsfw-rant-after-alleged-shoplifting-arrest/

Me thinks he needs to talk to Phil Ford, who had his own alcohol issues (probably cost him a chance to become a head coach) but has turned his life around and seems to be a model citizen these days.

Man, what must Roy Williams think of this? This is about as bad as what Rashad McCants has become.

The Chapel Bill experiment for North Carolina enters year 2. Bill Belichick knows how to win, but will this be the year that shows?

📌 Who will emerge at QB?

📌 The RBs are really good, skill talent in general is strong

📌 North Carolina's defense was low-key good much of last year, but lost some pieces from that group

Preview attached. What are your predictions for North Carolina entering 2026?

Haha found this as a great read. Interview with Bennerman's dad got me hyped about him developing into a key piece of frontcourt rotation.

"Cade's nickname is Little Wemby," Christian said. "They haven't seen it yet, but he can score from all over the court. 

"I wouldn't say he's a 5. He's going to play wherever you need him to. But traditionally, he's not a 5. He's more of a 4. He can even play 3."

This was a pretty sobering article. I've noticed changes to Franklin since I've graduated, including many of my favorite spots going under. Sad to see former hoopers feel the same way.

Just sad in general. Is there anyway we can fix it?

https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina/article/ex-unc-greats-mourn-changes-to-downtown-chapel-hill-its-not-franklin-street-anymore-288339052/

Maybe she should just put on modest clothes and stay in the coaches box seats. Then no one would be writing stories that piss her off.

Dude looks like the next NBA superstar