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This Week in UNC Baseball w/Scott Forbes: Finding a Balance Apr 01, 2025

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North Carolina looks to get back in the win column on Tuesday night with a home tilt against in-state Gardner-Webb before the Duke Blue Devils come to Boshamer for a critical ACC series starting on Thursday. Inside Carolina's Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley spoke with Diamond Heel head coach Scott Forbes about his team's progress so far this season with a pitching staff that has provided solid outings and an offense that is still coming together. Forbes discusses the approaches from the mound and the plate as well as the coaching staff's efforts to have both aspects of the team to come together.

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UNC Spring Football Update: Baker Progressing, Line Work Continues Mar 28, 2025

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North Carolina’s freshman quarterback Bryce Baker took advantage of a rare opportunity on Monday in a UNC Pro Day role - throwing to his former Tar Heel teammates looking to impress 31 NFL scouts ahead of April’s draft. Baker’s progression will be key to Bill Belichick’s first season at Carolina as will the continued improvement in the trenches. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley for an update on those two positions and insight into how the daily practices are being handled in this new era of college football in Chapel Hill.

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This Week in UNC Baseball w/Scott Forbes: Pitching Matters, Miami Next Mar 27, 2025

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North Carolina head coach Scott Forbes joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley ahead of another big ACC baseball series as the Heels host Miami this weekend in Boshamer Stadium. Forbes discusses his team's powerful performance in Charlotte in the win over rival South Carolina and the emergence of quality arms in the bullpen to compliment the weekend rotation. Forbes also highlights ther over-reliance on batting averages and explains what his staff is looking at when determining how their players are performing at the plate.

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Noon Dish: Spring Visitors Highlight Busy Time at UNC Mar 26, 2025

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As the current North Carolina team works through the grind of spring practice, high school recruiting has hit a high gear with a multitude of unofficial visitors coming through the gates of the Koman facility to lay eyes on how the new era of Tar Heel football is progressing on the practice field. Bill Belichick and staff work on the field to develop those already in Carolina blue while the personnel side of the program works to build the talent base from the high school ranks. Inside Carolina’s Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to provide insight into the evolving recruiting process for the Tar Heels.

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Coast to Coast: Jalen Washington Heads to Transfer Portal Mar 25, 2025

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The second day of UNC's postseason player meetings has led to more roster upheaval as Jalen Washington entered his name into the Transfer Portal. The big man committed to North Carolina with many offers, but a series of serious injuries may have lowered his ceiling in Chapel Hill. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell take a look at what this means for the Tar Heel roster heading into the offseason.

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Coast to Coast: Elliot Cadeau Leaving Carolina Mar 25, 2025

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Joey Powell, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillian react to the breaking news that UNC point guard Elliot Cadeau is planning to transfer out of Chapel Hill.

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Coast to Coast: Season Over - Why and What's Next Mar 24, 2025

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North Carolina's season came crashing down in Milwaukee with a loss to Mississippi that felt like a rerun of so many games this year: a massive deficit that proved too deep for the Tar Heels to climb out of, despite a valiant and feverish second half. In this episode of the show, we delve into coaching issues, player development, roster holes, and more. Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to assess UNC's path forward through the portal, offseason departures, and potential philosophy adjustments.

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The Postgame: Microcosm Loss Ends Season for UNC Mar 21, 2025

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Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley break down North Carolina's season ending loss to Ole Miss in the NCAA Tournament in a game that mirrored the season for the Tar Heels.

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Special: UNC Football Spring Update, Vilbert Commits Mar 20, 2025

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With spring break complete, UNC’s spring football practice has heated back up on the fields of the Koman facility where Bill Belichick and staff are continuing the process of rebuilding the Carolina program. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley check in with the latest information on how that process is going as well as discuss the newest commitment - Penn State transfer Smith Vilbert.

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Up in the Rafters: A Weight off Carolina's Shoulders Mar 19, 2025

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Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to break down the latest in Carolina Basketball. The duo first discusses the national media's reaction to Carolina making it into the field of 68 before getting to the Tar Heels winning in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament against San Diego State. Berry talks about the weight off Carolina's shoulders and stresses what the tournament environment is like with minimal time between games to properly scout an opponent. Finally, they take questions from listeners including the challenge for Ian Jackson to perform as a high-level athlete while fasting during Ramadan and an outlook on the South region if Carolina can get by Ole Miss. (edited)

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