Overview
- 247Sports/CBS Sports’ Ross Martin reported that UNC staff were directed not to post or repost New England Patriots content on official program accounts.
- UNC’s accounts did not acknowledge Drake Maye’s primetime win over the Bills Sunday night, then shared a Maye clip late Monday morning after the report drew widespread attention.
- CBS Sports reported the no-Patriots posting guidance had been in place since mid-September, even as UNC promoted other NFL alumni.
- Belichick previously confirmed Patriots scouts were not allowed at UNC, saying he was not welcome at their facility, highlighting the continuing fallout from his New England exit.
- The flare-up arrives as UNC is 2-3 following a 38-10 loss to Clemson, fueling criticism from fans, media and boosters about the program’s direction and messaging.