SHOCKWAVE: Carolina Athletics SHAKES UP Leadership - Taps NASCAR Exec Steve Newmark As NEXT AD | Cunningham Extended

UNC Athletics shakes up leadership: Bubba Cunningham extends contract through 2029, NASCAR exec Steve Newmark joins as new AD, starting in Summer 2026. Is this the blueprint for college sports' future? Host Isaac Schade breaks down North Carolina's bold moves, analyzing Cunningham's transition to senior advisor and Newmark's NASCAR-honed expertise. The discussion covers UNC's proactive approach to the changing collegiate landscape, strategies for funding non-revenue sports, and the potential impact on the Tar Heels' 28 varsity programs. Schade explores how endowments could revolutionize college athletics funding, citing examples from top universities. Tune in for an insider's look at how North Carolina Tar Heels Athletics is positioning itself for success in the new era of college sports. Locked On Tar Heels Insider Program: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedontarheels Locked On Tar Heels Discord: https://discord.gg/4dRX9z2HpY Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTarHeels?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter) Locked On Tar Heels (Instagram) Isaac Schade (Twitter) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.