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Bill Bender of The Sporting News talked to Dre Bly and Vince Young about why Mack Brown will be able to bring elite talent back to Carolina. Charlie Heck pointed out Brown's focus on relationships that have little to do with football.

There's now a HeelsMaven Facebook page, if you'd like your news delivered that way. Expect daily links, and hopefully, some conversation there.

Wednesday was Carolina's first day off since the start of training camp, and naturally, I wrote about something a little lighter. Check out this story on Antonio Williams finding peace with his new pet birds.

Here's everything Mack Brown had to say after Tuesday's practice.

Don't forget to check out ACC Network's studio sneak-peak today. Here's how to watch.

Ja’Qurious Conley, a four-star safety from Jacksonville, will announce his commitment before Northside meets Laney on Aug. 23. Carolina, Duke, South Carolina and Virginia Tech are the finalists, but it's likely down to the Heels and Gamecocks.

Justin Pierce and Christian Keeling both earned mentions in CBS Sports' roundup of this season's top graduate transfers.

Gregory Hall of Inside Carolina went in-depth on the position battle at center.

ESPN is giving Mack Brown and Carolina a 25 percent chance of making a bowl game this season as it examines first-year coaches around the nation.

Tar Heel Blog takes a look at the Tar Heel receivers, naming Dazz Newsome as the unit's best player.

USA Basketball is preparing for the FIBA World Cup, and it appears Harrison Barnes will make the roster.

Michael Carter talked with Jonathan Alexander of the News & Observer about his return from injury.

After looking into the possibility, the NCAA won't standardize injury reports across college football. Larry Fedora rejoices.

MaxPreps took a look at the state's most dominant high school football programs of the past decade. Carolina's roster features players from four schools, and not surprisingly, the the Charlotte area is heavily represented.

Governor Roy Cooper joined Adam and Joe on 99.9 The Fan on Wednesday.

ACC Digital Network continued its series with a look at the Carolina football nutrition program.

ACCDN Home Turf | North Carolina

Episode 1: Part 3 - Director of Sports Nutrition Kelsee Gomes and WR Toe Groves show what goes into feeding @TarHeelFootball!#GoHeels | @kelsee_gomes, @almighty_toe @WesGotRange pic.twitter.com/W2cWegbo7b
— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) August 7, 2019

Adidas and Jordan Brand are courting Coby White for a potential shoe deal.

Jordan Brand and Adidas are showing interest in signing Chicago Bulls rookie @CobyWhite to a shoe deal, per @NickDePaula. pic.twitter.com/xi74bLWwoo
— B/R Kicks (@brkicks) August 6, 2019

Around the ACC

Nick Farrar, a three-star forward from Apex, committed to N.C. State.

Former FSU defensive back Jalen Ramsey had a very effective way of getting under the skin of receivers in college.

Dabo Swinney is sticking up for the ACC, and he's not buying the excuse that the SEC wore down Alabama last season.

Another day, another neat documentary announced by the ACC Network. This one will focus on Virginia's run to the national title, starting in the aftermath of the UMBC loss.

ESPN has Boston College's Steve Addazio firmly on the hot seat this season, but Willie Taggart and Justin Fuente are also mentioned.

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