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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Next Level: 14 Million Dollar Men

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

When North Carolina hired Bill Belichick last December, it signaled a shift that the powers that be on campus were serious about winning big at nearly any cost. After Hubert Davis and his team struggled last season, missing a big and necessary piece, those powers pushed the chips in on hoops. The result? A 14 million dollar roster for the '25-26 Tar Heels with an eye on a return to elite company on the court.
Next Level: House Approval and the New Era

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

College athletics took another step into the new world with the final approval of House vs. NCAA in a culmination of years of court battles over athlete compensation and 'amateurism.' Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes has been on the forefront of the coverage of House and other landmark court decisions and joins host Tommy Ashley for a discussion of how this approval shapes the new era of college athletics and will impact North Carolina.
Super Regional UNC-Arizona Game 3 Postgame: Forbes, Madera

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina’s impressive 2025 season ended six outs short of college baseball’s Mecca as the Heels fell 4-3 to Arizona on Sunday in Boshamer Stadium. Carolina led 3-1 in the eighth inning behind Ryan Lynch’s gem of a performance on the mound before an error by Jackson Van De Brake on a sure double play ignited a three-run Wildcat rally to take the super regional and advance to Omaha.
Super Regional UNC-Arizona Game 2 Postgame: Forbes, Van De Brake, French

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

CHAPEL HILL, NC — Arizona bounced back in a big way on Saturday, not only evening the series but putting the most hits and runs in a game on the Tar Heel pitching staff this season in the process. Inside Carolina was among the assembled media as head coach Scott Forbes, captain Jackson Van De Brake and left fielder Carter French spoke following the 10-8 loss.
This Week in UNC Baseball: Gearing Up for Arizona

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

Forbes: “Well, Coach Jackson will tell you one of the biggest reasons he came back here was because of the relationships with me, Coach Gaines, Coach Wierzbicki, Coach Howell. He missed, obviously, being here and that level, but it's just a group, and it's not like that everywhere. And I remind myself of that I've been very blessed…Roger Williams and Chad Holbrook, my first day as a volunteer took me right in.
Inside The Lines: A Super Preview

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

North Carolina’s postseason run continues in Boshamer Stadium this weekend with the Arizona Wildcats coming in after winning the Eugene regional - beating host Oregon. Inside Carolina’s Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley break down the matchup from both sides as Carolina’s pitching staff will face a hot ‘Zona offense featuring power bats at the top of the order. Nugent and Ashley discuss Carolina’s success last weekend and how the Heels can continue to playing winning baseball in their run to Omaha.
NCAAT UNC-Oklahoma 3 Postgame: Forbes, Lynch, Gallaher, McDuffie

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The combination of freshman arms and veteran bats helped North Carolina to a 14-4 win over Oklahoma in the final game of the Chapel Hill Regional. Ryan Lynch and Walker McDuffie held the Sooners in check while region MVP Gavin Gallaher led a Tar Heel offense that started hot - three runs in the first - and did not let up as OU head coach Skip Johnson tried nearly every option he had in the bullpen.
NCAAT UNC-Oklahoma 2 Postgame: Forbes, Kepley, Gallaher

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

CHAPEL HILL, NC — North Carolina's run through the Chapel Hill Regional came to an abrupt halt on Sunday night in Boshamer Stadium. Oklahoma, facing elimination, turned a UNC 3-2 lead upside down with a five spot in the bottom of the sixth inning and eventually pulled away to a 9-5 win, forcing a winner take all affair on Monday at 3pm. Oklahoma will be the home team in the deciding game under NCAA regional rules.
NCAAT UNC-Oklahoma Postgame: Forbes, DeCaro, Angelo

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina jumped on Oklahoma early in Saturday night's Chapel Hill Regional winner's bracket game, scoring six in the top of the first on the way to an 11-5 win over the Sooners. Jason DeCaro picked up his ninth win of the season and DH Sam Angelo belted two home runs off OU ace Kyson Witherspoon. Head coach Scott Forbes, DeCaro and Angelo spoke to the media following the win.
NCAAT UNC-Holy Cross Postgame: Forbes, Knapp, Gallaher

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tommy Ashley

CHAPEL HILL, NC -- North Carolina's entry into the NCAA Tournament highlighted the continued dominance of starting pitcher and captain Jake Knapp. Knapp's 8.1 inning day led the Heels to a 4-0 shutout of Holy Cross in Friday's Chapel Hill regional opener. Knapp, third baseman Gavin Gallaher and head coach Scott Forbes met with the media following the win. Watch the full press conference here and scroll down for excerpts... Scott Forbes”The first game in a regional is always difficult.

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