Tommy Ashley

Writer, Inside Carolina at 247Sports

Host at Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast

https://t.co/9TEjrgTmFJ since '98. Podcast Host #InsideCarolina **My opinions are my own**. And I’ll sure have some. Remember the 12-0!

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Reaction: UNC Spring 'Practice Like a Pro' Takeaways

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

This Inside Carolina episode is brought to you by the new Jordan Fly Elite Football, the official game ball of the 2025 Tar Heels. Be among the first to own it by getting it now at biggameusa.com/tarheels. Spring football is complete at North Carolina with the Tar Heels wrapping the first chapter of the Bill Belichick era with the Practice Like a Pro event in Kenan Stadium on Saturday night.
Special: Spring Football Finale Preview

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

VIDEOThis Inside Carolina episode is brought to you by the new Jordan Fly Elite Football, the official game ball of the 2025 Tar Heels. Be among the first to own it by getting it now at biggameusa.com/tarheels. North Carolina concludes spring practice with the "Practice Like a Pro" open practice event in Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 12. Fans, media and other interested people can personally witness Bill Belichick and staff at work shaping this new era of UNC Football.
Noon Dish: Visit Season Keeps Rolling

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

VIDEOThis Inside Carolina episode is brought to you by the new Jordan Fly Elite Football, the official game ball of the 2025 Tar Heels. Be among the first to own it by getting it now at biggameusa.com/tarheels. With the sped up timeline in college football recruiting, April through June is a hectic time for coaching staffs and recruits. Inside Carolina’s football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for a dive into the latest at North Carolina.
This Week in UNC Baseball: Another Tough Weekend Test Ahead

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

Talking with head coach Scott Forbes after a key series win versus Duke, with more rivalry games coming up. In the ACC, series wins are all that ultimately matter. North Carolina’s win over Duke Saturday accomplished that goal in a big time rivalry atmosphere. With a road mid-week date at Elon and another huge conference - and rivalry - series beginning on Thursday against Wake Forest, head coach Scott Forbes and his team have little time to reflect on the past.
Next Level: The Ask Greg Show - UNC's Place

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

VIDEOThis Inside Carolina episode is brought to you by the new Jordan Fly Elite Football, the official game ball of the 2025 Tar Heels. Be among the first to own it by getting it now at biggameusa.com/tarheels. Questions surrounding the state of collegiate athletics are rampant ahead of the House settlement ruling coming down from the courts on Monday, April 7.
This Week in UNC Baseball: Finding a Balance

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

Forbes: “I think being realistic, first of all, I like our outfield, but we had the best outfield in the country (last season). We haven't had that every year. We had the best center fielder to ever play defense in college baseball, in my opinion, that I've seen. But you know, Kane Kepley's really good. He's going to start everywhere in center field, everybody we've played against, I think he's their center fielder. But, with Vance … there were balls.
Spring Football Update: Baker Progressing, Puzzle Work

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

VIDEOThis Inside Carolina episode is brought to you by the new Jordan Fly Elite Football, the official game ball of the 2025 Tar Heels. Be among the first to own it by getting it now at biggameusa.com/tarheels. North Carolina freshman quarterback Bryce Baker took advantage of a rare opportunity on Monday in a UNC Pro Day role -- throwing to former Tar Heels looking to impress 31 NFL scouts ahead of April’s draft.
This Week in UNC Baseball: Pitching Matters, Stevenson Hot, Miami Next

4 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

Forbes: "The worst case scenario from Bobby Bowden's book, like he always sat down with the staff. Okay, so what's the worst case scenario? So we do try to talk about that. We have a plan if something happens. You hope that's not a worst case scenario, but I've been in those scenarios as a pitching coach and not as much, thankfully, because we had really good pitchers.
Noon Dish: Spring Visitors Highlight Busy Times

4 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

As the 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 practice facility to lay eyes on how the new era of Tar Heel football is progressing. 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.
The Postgame: Microcosm Loss Ends UNC's Season

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

North Carolina’s season ended in the way that so many games all year played out. Get down big, fight ’til the end and fall short when the perfection needed to pull out a miracle does not come. Ole Miss ended the careers of RJ Davis and Jae’Lyn Withers - Withers with what appeared to be a brutal ankle injury - using the capital of a 22-point lead to survive a furious Carolina comeback, 71-64.