Tar Heel Blog Podcast: For North Carolina Tar Heels Fans

Another week, another round of crazy ACC games (especially in the Coastal Division). This episode, Mark Ennis, Host of The Drive on 93.9 The Ville, joins Lauren for all the action. They discuss Louisville-Virginia, Pitt-Miami, FSU-Syracuse, and more. Plus, Lauren's husband describes UNC-Duke in Taco Bell terms, and her son Alex makes his picks. Subscribe to your favorite ACC feed to make sure you don't miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Its been an extremely eventful few days since the Friday episode of Don’t Punt to Gio, so we’re back with some late analysis of Des Evans, some timely analysis of Stephen Gosnell, and some early analysis of the Carolina/Duke game set for Saturday. Host Chad Floyd (@Chad_Floyd) is joined by faithful compatriot Jake Lawrence (@therealestrjl) on this journey. Discussed: The immediate (or maybe not-so-immediate) impact of Desmond Evans on UNC’s 2020 defensive front. Gawking over the defensive line haul for the 2020 class. Stephen Gosnell: its fun to steal toys from your little brother. Chad and Jake actually disagree on something! Stacking in-state numbers versus roster construction becomes a moderately interesting debate. The Duke preview: in year 12 under Cutcliffe, the names change but the general template does not. What can the Heels do to bring home the Victory Bell? You found us. Don’t lose us! Please please please hit subscribe on your podcast app of choice, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podc

Another week of ACC football in the books and Lauren chats with the Winston-Salem Journal's Conor O'Neill to recap all the action. They discuss Pitt's win over Syracuse, Clemson's easy victory over Louisville, NC State's debacle against Boston College, Miami's loss to Georgia Tech (!?!?), Virginia's domination of Duke, UNC and Virginia Tech's 6OT shenanigans, and Florida State and Wake Forest's back and forth affair. Plus, they discuss some of their thought process regarding their AP votes. Subscribe to your favorite ACC podcast feed to make sure you don't miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tar Heels went into Blacksburg this past weekend and played what was a long, painful game that ended in a loss to Virginia Tech. After a very brief hiatus, Tanya and Brandon are back just in time to discuss what transpired during the game, and more. Discussed in this episode: Recapping how the Heels failed to put the game away in six overtimes. The defense’s poorest performance of the season, as well as the pain that is the special teams unit How fans were brought back down to Earth in the most brutal way possible after playing Clemson close and beating Georgia Tech Tanya and Brandon dig for the positives that have come out of this season so far If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever application you use to listen to podcasts. You’ll be able to stay up to date with What in Tar Nation, Don’t Punt to Gio, and Between the Banners so you don’t miss an episode. We will be back next week to discuss the aftermath of the Duke game. Until the

Lauren welcomes Backing the Pack's Steven Muma to talk about all the Week 8 ACC football action, including breaking down big Coastal Division games between VT and North Carolina and Virginia and Duke. Also: Louisville-Clemson, NC State-Boston College, and more! Plus, Lauren's son Alex makes his picks. Subscribe and follow your favorite ACC podcast networks to make sure you don't miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a relaxing bye week, the Tar Heel Blog Podcast is back with episode 26 of Don’t Punt to Gio. Host Chad Floyd starts off with a few minutes of ranting and raving about the Desmond Evans commitment (more on that to come.) He is then joined by Jacob Cowden to preview the Heels’ trip to Blacksburg, and the rest of the Week 8 slate in college football. Not much on the Evans commitment, but some quick numbers on the magic of Mack Brown’s first full recruiting class at UNC, and the future of the defense. Is Virginia Tech any good? If they are, its all because of Hendon Hooker and the receiving corps. Chad and Jacob talk about how they would go about scheming for the Hokies’ offense with a depleted secondary. Has Bud Foster lost his touch? Maybe! What should we look for when the Heels have the ball? Predictions! Week 8: fairly underwhelming as a whole. Chad again identifies an Iowa State game as the most competitive of the noon slate, the 3:30 is gross outside of the one that most subscribers to this podc

Chad Floyd and Jacob Cowden are back to talk about Carolina's 38-22 win in Atlanta last Saturday, and what the goals for the team should be for the rest of the 2019 season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are ACC football weekends and there are #goacc football weekends. Week 6 was the latter as all four games were thrilling. Lauren and Alex discuss the high-scoring BC-Louisville game, UNC handling Georgia Tech, the dramatic ups and downs of VT-Miami, and the penalty/turnover fest of Pitt-Duke.  Be sure to subscribe to your favorite ACC podcast network so you don't miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tar Heels won in Atlanta for just the second time in forever on Saturday. Tanya and Brandon are back with another episode of the What in Tar Nation podcast in which they recap all of the happenings of UNC’s road victory against the Yellow Jackets. Discussed in this episode: Appreciating Sam Howell’s record-setting dayJavonte Williams being so good changing the whole run game dynamicAnother week of praise for Chazz SurrattDoes UNC play down to their competition?Phil Longo’s near-perfect playcallingLooking ahead in the scheduleBest of/worst of the game If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever application you use to listen to podcasts. You’ll be able to stay up to date with What in Tar Nation, Don’t Punt to Gio, and Between the Banners so you don’t miss an episode. What in Tar Nation will be back on Wednesday to talk some basketball since the football team is on a bye. Until then... Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi

The North Carolina Tar Heels now have three five-star commits in the 2020 class, as Roy Williams plucked Caleb Love out of St. Louis, Missouri.  In love, the Heels get an elite talent who could slide in and replace Cole Anthony next season. Host Chad Floyd and guest Jake Lawrence broke it down, and took a deeper dive into the 2020 recruiting class:  Love: the easy Coby White comp: fair or unfair?What else are the Heels going to do in the backcourt and on the wings? Walker Kessler: surprise commitment last week, and thoughts on his fit.Day’Ron Sharpe, longtime commit whose skillset...compliments Kessler’s perfectly!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What in Tar Nation is back with another episode following Caleb Love’s commitment to UNC. Tanya and Brandon have their early reactions to the news, as well as thoughts and feelings about Carolina’s game against Georgia Tech this weekend. Discussed in this episode: Caleb Love is a Tar Heel!Could Roy Williams have his best recruiting class yet?All of the momentum in recruiting since Walker Kessler’s commitmentA little daydreaming of what this class could end up looking likeThe Heels being heavily favored against Georgia Tech in AtlantaWill this be the game the offense finally plays a complete game?Much more optimistic predictions for this weekend If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever application you use to listen to podcasts. You’ll be able to stay up to date with What in Tar Nation, Don’t Punt to Gio, and Between the Banners so you don’t miss an episode. What in Tar Nation will be back on Wednesday to preview the Georgia Tech game. Until then

Host Chad Floyd (@Chad_Floyd) is back with Jacob Cowden (@jacobcowden28), as the guys finally had a chance to re-watch the Tar Heels’ heartbreaking loss to Clemson. You know what that means— its time to get a little more granular!  Discussed:  #WellActually the two-point conversion playcall was good! What leads us to this conclusion, were the Heels setting it up early in the game, and what would we have done differently? Appreciation for Greg McIlroy making the point about how injured the Heels are.More appreciation for the evolution of Sam Howell, the route-running of Dyami Brown, and the monsters at running back. Also, Jacob’s undying love for Marcus McKethian.OH MY GOODNESS THE DEFENSE. Big ups to the linebackers, who played the best game by any position group on the year.Why did the linebackers play so well? Some new wrinkles by Jay Bateman to free them up. We might finally understand some of the nuances of his defense. (Sidenote: make him HCIW now.)Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc

Clemson gets a scare from North Carolina, Wake improves to 5-0, Virginia lets one slip against Notre Dame, and Duke makes a statement against Duke. All of that action - and more - is covered as Lauren and Norm Wood (Daily Press and Virginian-Pilot) recap everything from Week 5 in the ACC. Plus, they discuss poll rationale and rank the ACC in terms of...who is the most butt.  Subscribe to your favorite ACC team brand podcast network to make sure you don't miss an episode!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend was an especially fun weekend to be in Chapel Hill. Brandon and Tanya are back with another episode of What in Tar Nation to discuss the close game against Clemson and all of the excitement from Late Night with Roy. Discussed in this episode: Eating a little crow about the result of the football gameAgreeing with the decision to go for two at the endLots of praise for the defense, especially Chazz SurrattFirst impressions from Late Night: we love Cole AnthonyChristian Keeling looking super impressive in the scrimmageThe impact of both events on all the big recruits in town this weekendIf you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever application you use to listen to podcasts. You’ll be able to stay up to date with What in Tar Nation, Don’t Punt to Gio, and Between the Banners so you don’t miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s game preview, host Chad Floyd (@Chad_Floyd) is joined by Jake Lawrence (@therealestrjl) and for the first time in a while, Al Hood (@albhood)! The Heels are 26-point underdogs heading into Saturday’s tilt with Clemson, so we had to talk about it. Discussed:  Does Trevor Lawrence or Travis Etienne make you more nervous? Why hasn’t Clemson’s offense taken off from “very good” to “unimpeachably great” yet? Can Carolina make tackles? How to attack the Clemson defense (we didn’t come up with a good answer)Sam Howell’s poise: undeniable through four games, but can he cook behind a banged-up offensive line with the likes of Xavier Thomas and Isaiah Simmons chasing him around? Week 5 slate: pretty bad! But we talked at length about Duke/Virginia Tech, Wake/Boston College, Notre Dame/Virginia, and Florida State/N.C. State. If you found us, don’t lose us. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you won’t miss a beat!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tanya and Brandon are back with a new episode of the What in Tar Nation podcast to discuss Walker Kessler’s exciting decision to commit to UNC and more. This weekend is sort of the unofficial kickoff of basketball season with Late Night With Roy going down on Friday, and we’re super ready for it. Discussed in this episode: Walker Kessler is a Tar Heel!UNC’s recruiting class is looking more boom than bust at the momentWill Late Night With Roy win over some other important recruits in attendance?Praying to get out of the Clemson game in one pieceOur thoughts go out to the football recruits attending Saturday’s game If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever application you use to listen to podcasts. You’ll be able to stay up to date with What in Tar Nation, Don’t Punt to Gio, and Between the Banners so you don’t miss an episode. What in Tar Nation will be back on Monday to wrap up the Clemson game. Until then... Go Heels! Learn more about your ad c

Lauren and Duke Maven's Shawn Krest look back on the weekend action as Pitt gets a monster upset, North Carolina loses one to App. State, and Virginia gets off to a sloooow start against Old Dominion. Also, Miami looks a little off against Central Michigan, Syracuse rebounds, and more!  Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your ACC podcasts to make sure you don't miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Chad Floyd got a pair of esteemed guests to join him to talk about the Tar Heels’ 34-31 loss to Appalachian State in Kenan Stadium.  In addition to regular guest Jacob Cowden (@jacobcowden28), old friend and bourbon legend Joe Carpenter (@joecarpenteriv) stepped in to bring a little additional insight!  Discussed:  The Heels’ continuity woes on the offensive line, and what fixes may be coming for that;With the moving parts on the line, a thorough evaluation of what the offense is/is not doing well;A couple of subtle jabs at Larry Fedora’s program management, without mentioning him by name;Frustration with sustained drives from Appalachian State;Demetrius Taylor: without him, Carolina wins the game.Georgia/Notre Dame, Michigan/Wisconsin, the ACC, and #Pac12afterdark If you like us (or even if you don’t) don’t lose us! Subscribe on your podcast app of choice, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and I will read it on the air.  Thanks for listening, and go Heels!  Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

Check out the latest episode of our What in Tar Nation podcast as Tanya fills Brandon in on the Tar Heels’ frustrating loss to Appalachian State on Saturday. Where did everything go wrong and where does the team go from here? Discussed in this episode: The role turnovers played in UNC’s demise on SaturdayThe offense still struggling to show up for four quartersWas Sam Howell as good as the numbers say?Javonte Williams and the Heels’ ground gameHow to process the team’s 2-2 record to this point If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever application you use to listen to podcasts. You’ll be able to stay up to date with What in Tar Nation, Don’t Punt to Gio, and Between the Banners so you don’t miss an episode. What in Tar Nation will be back on Monday to wrap up the App State game. Until then... Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bear with us on this one, as host Chad Floyd (@Chad_Floyd) talks to Jake Lawrence (@therealestrjl) who is on top of a parking garage in the Southwest, like he is Walter White after killing Gustavo Fring.  Audio is a little wonky, so this episode is a little bit truncated, but it was still a fun chat on the Heels’ tilt with App State on Saturday. Discussed:  Eli Drinkwitz turning Zac Taylor into more of a pocket passer for the ‘Neers. Running back Darrynton Evans: Illuminati? We think yes. Do the Heels bring back enough injured players to protect the depth of the team in what should be a shootout? Establish the run, run the ball some more, kill them with the run.Also, protect Sam Howell. Picks! Stan Lee once said “every comic is someone’s first comic.” I hope this episode wasn’t that for you, so please go ahead and subscribe to our feed, because most of the rest of them are better!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices