Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893.

Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 Newsletters Latest print issue

We keep you informed.

Help us keep going. Donate Today.

University
City & State
Sports
Lifestyle
Opinion
- Editorials
- Cartoons
- Columns
- Letters
Multimedia
- Audio
- Galleries
- Video
Data
Advertise
About
Advertise
Donate
Print Archive
1893 Brand Studio
Shop
Buy Photos
Alumni
Newsletter

DTH Sports Film Reviews

Film Review: Breaking down Luke Maye's historic buzzer beater

By John Bauman | March 27

This play needs no introduction. Luke Maye’s game-winning shot to beat Kentucky on Sunday is an all-timer.

North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks (4) goes up for a lay in against Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville on Sunday.

FILM REVIEW: The play call that saved the season for UNC men's basketball

By John Bauman | March 20

When Arkansas’ Jaylen Barford scored a layup to put the Razorbacks up 65-60 with 3:28 remaining in the second half of Sunday’s game, it wasn't hyperbole ...

North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) attempts to work away from a Virginia defender under the basket Saturday.

FILM REVIEW: How Kennedy Meeks learned to beat Virginia's double-teams for UNC men's basketball

By John Bauman | February 20

FILM REVIEW: How late-game hero ball doomed UNC men's basketball against Duke

By John Bauman | February 14

Senior forward Kennedy Meeks (3) guards against Steve Vasturia (32) on Sunday afternoon in Greensboro. Meeks is the Tar Heels' highest-usage big man and will be crucial down the stretch as UNC sets its sights on the Final Four.

FILM REVIEW: Comparing UNC men's basketball to its Final Four predecessors

By John Bauman | February 6

UNC guard Joel Berry (2) goes up to lay the ball against Wake Forest on Wednesday night.

FILM REVIEW: Do recent losses reveal March weaknesses for UNC men's basketball?

By John Bauman | January 30

The North Carolina men's basketball team lost for the fourth time this season on Saturday — a 77-62 defeat down in Coral Gables, Fla., to the Miami ...

FILM REVIEW: UNC men's basketball pushes limits of small ball

By John Bauman | January 16

If basketball is a science, then on Saturday, the North Carolina men’s basketball team conducted a grand experiment.

FILM REVIEW: What's going wrong for No. 14 UNC men's basketball?

By John Bauman | January 5

After the North Carolina men's basketball team lost to Georgia Tech on Saturday and beat Clemson on Wednesday, the No. 14 Tar Heels sit with a 1-1 record ...

Senior Ryan Switzer (3) is looked at on the field after a minor injury in the game Friday against N.C. State.

Film review: Why the UNC offense has regressed this season

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | November 28

The regular season has ended for the 2016 North Carolina football team. UNC finished with a record of 8-4, including impressive triumphs over Pittsburgh ...

UNC running back Elijah Hood (34) breaks through Duke defenders during last year's matchup between the two teams.

Film review: Corey Bell struggles against Duke's screen passes for UNC defense

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | November 14

Back before the season started, in The Daily Tar Heel’s takeaways from training camp article, we discussed North Carolina’s secondary and the key ...

Film review: Can Mitch Trubisky be a successful NFL quarterback?

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | November 8

This is our ninth installment of Film Review, our weekly series where we break down a particular aspect of the weekend's action to help you better understand ...

Donnie Miles (15) tackles a Virginia player. UNC defeated UVA 35-14 on Saturday, October 23.

Film review: UNC rush defense flashes improvement in Virginia win

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | October 24

The first article we did in this series examined how the North Carolina defense, particularly against the run, held the team back in the first game of ...

UNC defensive tackle Nazair Jones (90), and cornerback MJ stewart (6) show their disappointment after the team blows a ten point lead in the second half and falls to Georgia 33-24 in Atlanta on Saturday.

Film review: Cornerback MJ Stewart stands out for UNC secondary

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | October 17

The North Carolina football team won Saturday against Miami, and it won on the back of its defense.

Film review: Hurricane Matthew sinks UNC football's offense

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | October 10

Saturday’s game against Virginia Tech was never an easy matchup for the North Carolina football team. New head coach Justin Fuente has revived the Hokies’ ...

Ryan Switzer (3) makes a break through FSU's defensive line.

Film review: Ryan Switzer becomes unstoppable force for UNC football

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | October 3

Something's happened to Ryan Switzer since Sept. 24. Before the game against Pittsburgh, Switzer was a solid wide receiver for the North Carolian football ...

UNC wide receiver Bug Howard catches the game winning touchdown with two seconds remaining in regulation against Pittsburgh.

Film review: How UNC football beat Pittsburgh on its final drive

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | September 26

With three and a half minutes to go in the fourth quarter against Pittsburgh on Saturday, North Carolina orchestrated a majestic drive to secure a 37-36 ...

Film review: How UNC's offense has evolved under Larry Fedora

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | September 20

Larry Fedora is in the midst of his fifth season as the North Carolina football coach. Pegged as an offensive mastermind upon his hiring, Fedora’s up-tempo ...

Film review: Read option sparks UNC offense

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | September 12

Since Coach Larry Fedora arrived in 2012, the North Carolina football team has found its identity on the offensive side of the ball. After averaging a ...

Film Review: UNC's run defense fails first test

By John Bauman and Logan Ulrich | September 6

Run defense has been a constant talking point for the North Carolina football team since the end of last season. The Tar Heels have been gashed on the ...