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Chapel Hill Thrill
by Bleav
All Tar Heels, all year long. Jacob Karabatsos is here weekly to bring you all the news and notes about UNC athletics on Chapel Hill Thrill.
Episodes
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North Carolina Steals Back the Victory Bell With a Win at Duke, Jaylen McGill Steps Up, and the Defense Comes Up Clutch
North Carolina beats Duke 24-20 to bring the Victory Bell back to Chapel Hill, and we break down Jaylen McGill’s 24-yard go-ahead TD with 1:53 left, Billy Edwards Jr.’s calm 78-yard winning drive, and how the Heels got outgained 373-326 yet still came out on top. Plus the fumbles and special…
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North Carolina Battles for the Victory Bell in Durham Against Duke, Nate Sheppard's Status and Impact, Billy Edwards Jr.'s Potential Bounce Back Game, and Carolina Momentum Going Forward
North Carolina travels to Durham for the Battle for the Victory Bell, riding the Pitt win and looking to snap a two-game skid against Duke. We break down Nate Sheppard’s ankle and his impact if he plays, how Xavier Lewis and the pass rush can pressure Walker Eget, and where UNC’s run game has to...
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North Carolina Takes Down #25 Pitt For Bill Belichick's First Ranked Win as UNC Head Coach, Billy Edwards Jr.'s Struggles, and the Carolina Defense Coming Up Big
North Carolina knocks off No. 25 Pitt 21-17 for Bill Belichick’s first win over a ranked opponent at UNC, and we break down how the Heels got outgained 369-269 yet still won, Shamar Easter’s 75-yard game-winning TD, and a defense that held Pitt 0-for-4 on fourth down. Plus a listener question on...
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Can North Carolina Forge a Win Against #25 Pitt in the Steel City? Holden Geriner instead of Mason Heintschel, Potential First Ranked Win of Bill Belichick Era
North Carolina heads to No. 25 Pitt looking for its first ranked win of the Belichick era, and we break down a Pitt run defense that’s second in the nation, why Holden Geriner’s first career start changes the game, and how Billy Edwards Jr. handles pressure. Plus some Pitt players to watch, my...
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North Carolina Falls to #3 Notre Dame, Tar Heels Couldn't Stop the Run, Billy Edwards Jr. Turnovers, and a Jaden Jefferson Kickoff Return
North Carolina falls 37-26 to #3 Notre Dame in the rain, and we break down a run defense that got worn down, two Billy Edwards Jr. picks that swung the turnover margin, and Jaden Jefferson's 98-yard kickoff return. Plus a listener question on why UNC couldn't adjust against CJ Carr, and a look...
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North Carolina Hosts #3 Notre Dame, Clemson Loss Recap, Billy Edwards Jr. Needs to Make Big Plays, and AI Hot Takes
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Opening Week Everybody is a Winner (except the losers)
Carolina’s Own is back for the first full breakdown of the 2026 ACC football season, and after months of projections, roster talk, and preseason expectations, there is finally real football to evaluate. The crew opens with Florida State’s loss to SMU and the growing questions surrounding Mike...
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Can Virginia Repeat? | Tony Elliott's Big Test in 2026
This week on Bleav in ACC, the guys continue their 2026 ACC preview series by taking an in-depth look at the Virginia Cavaliers. After entering last season with Tony Elliott firmly on the hot seat, Virginia shocked the conference with an 11-3 campaign and an appearance in the ACC Championship…
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College Football's Biggest Rule Change in Years | The 5-for-5 Era Begins
College football is entering a new era as the NCAA moves toward its new 5-for-5 eligibility model, giving athletes five seasons to play within five years. Ronnie McGill, D-Block, and JD break down what the rule actually means, why the traditional redshirt could become a thing of the past, and how...
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The U Is Back: Can Miami Win It All in 2026?
Miami is once again one of the biggest stories in college football, and this episode dives into whether "The U" is officially back. The crew debates Mario Cristobal's impact on the program and whether Miami's rise should be credited primarily to Cristobal's recruiting and culture-building or to…
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The Knicks End the Drought + The Brendan Sorsby Fallout
The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973, and the crew kicks off the show by discussing what the title means for New York fans and the league as a whole. They debate whether the Knicks have surpassed the Dallas Cowboys as "America's Team" and explore why Madison Square...
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Can Georgia Tech Stay in the ACC Race?
On this episode of Bleav in the ACC, the spotlight turns to Georgia Tech as the crew continues its comprehensive preview of every ACC program entering the 2026 season. Darian, Ronnie, and JD examine the challenges facing the Yellow Jackets after the departure of quarterback Haynes King and…
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Courtroom Wins & Contract Wars
This week on Bleav in the ACC, Darian, Ronnie, and JD tackle some of the biggest headlines in football. The conversation begins with the controversial court ruling that allows Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to regain his eligibility despite NCAA gambling violations. The hosts debate…
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SMU: Bringing Back the Pony Express
SMU has emerged as one of the ACC's most successful programs since joining the conference, and this episode takes a deep dive into the Mustangs' rise under head coach Rhett Lashley. We discuss Lashley's impact on the program, how SMU has built a winning culture in Dallas, and why the Mustangs...
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NFL Shockwaves: Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown on the Move
The NFL landscape shifted dramatically with two major blockbuster trades, and we break down everything surrounding the moves involving Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown. The show begins with a deep dive into the trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. We discuss the Rams' continued...
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Pat Narduzzi's Panthers: Built to Last
The Carolina's Own crew continues its ACC football preview series with an in-depth look at the Pitt Panthers. The conversation begins with Pat Narduzzi's eleven-year tenure and the consistency he has brought to Pittsburgh, including an ACC Championship and a reputation for fielding some of the...
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Louisville’s Loaded Roster and Favorable Schedule
On this episode of Bleav in the ACC, the crew dives deep into the Louisville Cardinals and why Jeff Brohm’s program continues to quietly establish itself as one of the ACC’s most consistent winners. The conversation starts with a fun debate about the hardest challenge in professional sports…
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Is Wake Forest Built for Another 9-Win Season?
Carolina’s Own breaks down the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and what to expect from Jake Dickert’s squad heading into the 2026 season. The guys discuss Wake Forest’s impressive defensive performance from last year, including forcing turnovers, creating fumbles, and establishing one of the ACC’s most...
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NC State: Expectations, Coaching, and the Ten-Win Ceiling
In this episode of Bleav in UNC, the guys digs deep into NC State Wolfpack football. The crew kicks things off with some life updates before getting into the meat of the conversation: head coach Dave Doeren's impressive run of 11 winning seasons in 14 years and what that level of consistency…
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Clemsoooon: Dabo Swinney vs The New Era of College Football
In this episode of Bleav in the ACC, the guys dive into Clemson football and the current state of the program under Dabo Swinney. From building a national powerhouse to navigating recent struggles, the discussion centers on how Clemson got here—and where it is headed next. The episode opens with…
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ACC Draft Recap: Feeder Conference or Still Competitive?
Carolina’s Own returns with a full breakdown of the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on what it revealed about the ACC. The crew opens with reactions to the draft atmosphere in Pittsburgh and transitions into a deep dive on the conference’s 38 selections, highlighting key names like Reuben Bain Jr. and...
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Opposite Approaches: Cal vs Stanford in 2026
In this episode of Bleav in the ACC, the crew shifts to a dual-team format, breaking down both Stanford Cardinal football and California Golden Bears football as they navigate their transition from the Pac-12 into a new reality in the ACC. The conversation opens with Stanford, where leadership...
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Reestablishing the Hokies: James Franklin’s Virginia Tech Reset
Episode 4 brings another loaded edition of Bleav in the ACC as the crew starts with championship week in men’s and women’s college basketball. The conversation opens with Michigan’s dominant national title run, what their championship means historically, and a broader debate on dynasties in...
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Locker Room Lines and Boston College’s Climb
This week on Bleav in the ACC, Block, Ronnie, and JD open the show by unpacking the Jaden Ivey controversy and the larger question surrounding freedom of speech in professional sports, workplace expectations, locker room chemistry, and the consequences that come when personal beliefs spill into...
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From Chapel Hill to Syracuse: Standards vs Reality
In this episode, we introduce a new weekly series where we break down every ACC program heading into the season, starting from the bottom and working our way up. Before getting into football, we open with a conversation around UNC basketball and the firing of Hubert Davis, debating expectations…
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ACC Transfer Power Rankings: Why Miami and Cal Lead the Pack
Welcome to the first episode of Bleav in the ACC. Ronnie, D-Block, and JD open the show by expanding from UNC-focused coverage to a full conference lens, setting the tone for what the podcast will be moving forward—real football conversations, honest evaluations, and insight shaped by experience…
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The Combine Illusion: Testing Numbers vs. Real Football
The Combine has officially turned into a track meet. In this episode, we break down the record-setting speed from Indianapolis and ask the real question: are teams scouting football players, or are they scouting stopwatches? With twenty-two players running sub-4.4 forties, we dig into whether...
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Interviewed. Measured. Judged. — Football’s Longest Week
The NFL Combine has officially become football’s longest week. In this episode, we break down the new prime-time Combine schedule and why pushing workouts to the evening may benefit television more than the players with millions on the line. We pull back the curtain on what really happens in...
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The NIL Arms Race: The Death of Amateurism
Carolina’s Own takes a deep dive into the wild west of NIL and what it means for the future of college football. We react to reports surrounding Miami’s Malachi Tony securing a deal worth nearly $2 million annually, plus added benefits like unlimited yacht access and luxury suite privileges at...
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Measurables, Mayhem, and the Madness of NFL Talent Evaluation
In this episode of Believe in UNC, Ronnie, JD, and Block dive head‑first into the chaos, contradictions, and comedy of NFL scouting season. From the obsession with arm length to the desperation of quarterback‑needy teams, the crew breaks down how talent is really judged behind closed doors — and...
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Combine Chaos & QB Disrespect
First things first — we apologize for the technical difficulties during this episode. We battled some audio issues throughout the recording, but we pushed through because the conversation was too good to scrap. This week we covered a wide range of topics from Chapel Hill to the NFL Combine: We…
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Lawyers, Loopholes, and Lifetime Eligibility
Got it. Here is the full, long-form episode summary in the style we normally use for Bleav: Episode Notes This week on Bleav in UNC, Carolina’s Own tackles one of the most confusing and controversial developments in modern college football: extended eligibility and the legal battles that are...
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Seattle Knew Who They Were. New England Didn’t
In this Super Bowl recap, we break down how the game was ultimately decided by identity, execution, and game planning. We start with Seattle’s approach on offense, where Kenneth Walker III carried the load and set the tone. We discuss why Walker may have been overlooked in the Super Bowl MVP...
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Legacy vs. Narrative
This episode begins with an unfiltered conversation surrounding the ongoing Hall of Fame snub of Bill Belichick. With the topic resurfacing once again, the crew goes beyond surface-level talking points as Ronnie challenges the way Spygate, Deflategate, and the Bengals sideline incident continue…
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Power Trips, Loopholes, and the Price of Football
The show opens with a deep discussion on Bill Belichick and why his absence from the Hall of Fame ballot sparked so much backlash around the league. Ronnie offers firsthand insight from his time in New England, breaking down why the idea that Belichick’s success was only tied to Tom Brady falls...
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From Grind-It-Out to Air-It-Out: Breaking Down NFL Championship Weekend
Bleav in UNC goes full NFL with an in-depth breakdown of Championship Weekend, focusing on what truly decides games when the margins are razor thin. Carolina’s Own open with Drake Maye and New England’s gritty AFC Championship win in Denver, unpacking how weather, toughness, and situational...
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NIL Is a Business Now + NFL Championship Weekend Picks
In the latest episode of Bleav in UNC, Carolina’s Own dive headfirst into the chaos of the modern college football and NFL landscape, with heavy emphasis on transfer portal drama, NIL realities, and championship-level football analysis. The episode opens with a deep discussion on the Darian…
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Earn It or Lose It: Championships, Playoffs, and NFL Reality
In this episode, Carolina’s Own opens with a real conversation about youth sports, competition, and the impact of participation trophies. The guys discuss why they believe competition matters, why winning should be earned, and how they approach teaching their own kids the difference between…
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Experience Matters: Quarterbacks, Leadership, and Winning
Episode 23 of Bleav in UNC, hosted by Carolina’s Own, opens with a candid, off-the-field conversation as D-Block brings a real-life parenting question to the table. Ronnie and JD offer fatherly advice, discussing logic versus emotion, lessons learned as parents, and how moments like these shape...
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In-Conference Transfers, The U Is Back & The SEC Myth
The show opens with a deep discussion on UNC quarterback Gio Lopez transferring to Wake Forest, an in-state, in-conference move that raises questions about opportunity, competition, NIL realities, and long-term development. Ronnie, D-Block, and JD break down why the move feels lateral, the impact...
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UNC’s Portal Gamble & Playoff Heavyweights
On this episode of Bleav in UNC, Carolina’s Own opens with a deep dive into UNC’s transfer portal activity and what it means for the roster moving forward. The discussion starts at quarterback, including Gio Lopez entering the portal and UNC bringing in two transfers who may offer experience but...
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Playoff Truths, Power Conferences, and Chapel Bill
On this episode of Bleav in UNC, Carolina’s Own break down a loaded first round of the College Football Playoffs and tackle the biggest debates coming out of the weekend. The show opens with a deep dive into Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners, where Alabama erased a 17 point deficit and...
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Hard Truths and Hard Decisions - UNC & Michigan Fallouts
In this episode of Bleav in UNC, hosted by Carolina’s Own Ronnie McGill, D-Block, and JD, the crew delivers an in-depth breakdown of major offseason developments for North Carolina football, along with broader college football discussion. The episode opens with reaction to UNC firing offensive...
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Strength of Schedule, Selection Problems, and Championship Lessons
In this episode of Bleav in UNC, Carolina’s Own breaks down a Championship Weekend that flipped the playoff landscape on its head. Ronnie, D-Block, and JD open with JD’s victorious prediction that chaos was coming—and chaos arrived in the form of James Madison punching its ticket into the 12-team...
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UNC's Postseason Reality + Championship Weekend
In this post-season recap, Carolina’s Own breaks down a wild year of UNC football from every angle. Ronnie, D-Block, and JD open with Thanksgiving catch-ups before diving into the Heels’ offensive struggles, quarterback evaluation, coaching decisions, and why explosive plays were missing all...
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Duke Week Preview & National Coaching Chaos
Carolinas' Own is back, and it is officially Duke Week. Ronnie, D-Block, and JD break down the Heels’ matchup with Duke — a surprisingly explosive, top-tier offense that presents UNC’s toughest defensive test of the year. The guys dive into why Duke’s quarterback and skill positions are legit…
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Wake…What Was That? | Duke Pressure Week
Carolina’s Own is back after a frustrating trip to Winston-Salem, where the Heels fell to Wake Forest 28 to 12 in a game that felt closer than the scoreboard. Ronnie, D-Block, and JD break down why the defense kept UNC in it again, why the offense continues to stall, and how the play calling and...
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Belichick Rumors & UNC vs Wake: Win or Go Home
In this episode of Carolina’s Own, Ronnie, D-Block, and JD dive into a packed week across UNC football and the national landscape. We open with the latest round of Bill Belichick rumors. With the New York Giants job open, the crew breaks down whether a return to the NFL makes sense, how the UNC…
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Post-Stanford Breakdown: Heels Handle Business, But Questions Remain
The Heels took care of business on Homecoming weekend, beating Stanford 20–15 behind a dominant defensive performance. Ronnie, D-Block, and JD break down the nine-sack showing, question the missing run game, and talk about what UNC must fix heading into Wake Forest. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Heels Up Close: Evaluating Talent and the State of Carolina Football
Ronnie, D-Block, and JD take a deep dive into the state of football across South Carolina — from LaNorris Sellers’ uneven season and draft outlook to the loyalty-versus-portal debate shaping today’s college game. The crew also breaks down Dabo Swinney’s struggles adapting to the NIL era, what it...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
All Tar Heels, all year long. Jacob Karabatsos is here weekly to bring you all the news and notes about UNC athletics on Chapel Hill Thrill.
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