The Game Plan: UNC Heading West Seeking a Win

Greg Barnes and Jason Staples join host Tommy Ashley for a preview of North Carolina’s trip to face California. After a tumultuous open week at home, Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels look to find a win out West and bring some positivity to the program. Barnes and Staples break down both sides of the ball, highlighting angles of attack for Carolina’s offense and defense, and what needs to happen to see the success and improvement the coaching staff has preached.

Show Rundown (time stamps are for YouTube version):
0:00 – Stream begins
0:20 – Show begins
1:10 – Late night kick
4:00 – Win one for the players
7:20 – Needing to see proof of concept
10:26 – Teaching moments
15:28 – Time difference matters
20:00 – Defending Cal QB
25:10 – Cal’s run game
29:16 – Back end plan vs. Cal passing
31:00 – Tackling key
34:25 – Carolina’s defensive mindset
37:59 – Getting the best shot and wrinkles
40:04 – Not about the blitz
46:05 – UNC offense with Lopez
49:51 – With Max Johnson
53:05 – What changes?
56:10 – Give young guys a chance
59:00 – In need of sparks
1:07:16 – Why a difference maker matters
1:09:51 – Bryce Baker development
1:14:45 – Predictions
1:18:21 – Realistic chances of change

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Inside Carolina produces an unprecedented lineup of regular programming dedicated to Tar Heel sports, available in both audio and video (live!) formats all within a single channel, featuring the top experts. Here’s the lineup, which is complemented by special roundtables, featured interviews, reaction episodes, and more throughout the year:

* The Day After (football) with Buck Sanders, Jason Staples, Tommy Ashley
* Schoett & Vipp (football) with Jeff Schoettmer and Taylor Vippolis
* The Game Plan (football) with Greg Barnes, Jason Staples, Tommy Ashley
* Noon Dish (football recruiting) with Don Callahan, Tommy Ashley
* Coast to Coast (basketball & recruiting) with Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, Joey Powell
* Up in the Rafters (basketball) with Joel Berry & Taylor Vippolis
* The Postgame (basketball) with Dewey Burke, Tommy Ashley
* Next Level (all sports) with Greg Barnes, Tommy Ashley

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