Inside Carolina podcast host Tommy Ashley joins 97.9 The Hill’s news director Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 27. With the news of UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi being put on paid administrative leave, the national attention missing from the program returns with negativity. Ashley shares his thoughts on what it spells for Carolina’s offseason, whether the on-field product could be impacted, how Lombardi’s leave could affect transparency around the program, and more. He also shares insight into Inside Carolina’s reporting in the run-up to the college football season, including which position group he believes could define the Tar Heels’ season.

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Inside Carolina Live: Season Finale and Spring Game Preview
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Inside Carolina Live: UNC in the NFL Draft, Spring Football Game
On this week’s edition of Inside Carolina Live, Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell spoke about UNC football in the NFL Draft and the upcoming spring football game. Ashley and Powell were joined by several guests on this week’s edition of Inside Carolina Live including: Inside Carolina writer Greg Barnes CBS sports writer Ryan Wilson UNC […]
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