# ![@PatrickWelter Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::285227694.png) @PatrickWelter Pat Welter WRAL

Pat Welter WRAL posts on X about unc, in the, staff, drake the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football)  #2452 [ncaa basketball](/list/ncaa-basketball)  #851 [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  4.27% [musicians](/list/musicians)  4.27% [countries](/list/countries)  3.42% [nfl](/list/nfl)  3.42% [nhl](/list/nhl)  3.42% [finance](/list/finance)  2.56% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  1.71% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  1.71%

**Social topic influence**
[unc](/topic/unc) #66, [in the](/topic/in-the) 10.26%, [staff](/topic/staff) #1324, [drake](/topic/drake) #1565, [paint](/topic/paint) 4.27%, [level](/topic/level) 4.27%, [stanley cup](/topic/stanley-cup) 3.42%, [fine](/topic/fine) 2.56%, [the face](/topic/the-face) #390, [the most](/topic/the-most) 2.56%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@canes](/creator/undefined) [@wral](/creator/undefined) [@murphsturph](/creator/undefined) [@packfootball](/creator/undefined) [@dukepropoganda](/creator/undefined) [@ucffootball](/creator/undefined) [@caleb2love](/creator/undefined) [@bradymanek](/creator/undefined) [@igetbuckets35](/creator/undefined) [@cioc1126](/creator/undefined) [@thefieldof68](/creator/undefined) [@patbuchananphd](/creator/undefined) [@ariidavis](/creator/undefined) [@uncchildrens](/creator/undefined) [@giglioog](/creator/undefined) [@aircanada](/creator/undefined) [@markbergin](/creator/undefined) [@uncbasketball](/creator/undefined) [@northwoodbball](/creator/undefined) [@harrisjacob16](/creator/undefined)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"A calm almost defeated Will Wade in todays press conference after a quad [--] loss 78-74 to GA Tech. Asked if he thinks theyll respond tues at #22 Clemson. He said cant guarantee it with this group. I dont know. Wish I could. Hopefully we do. #ncstate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2012615556000616953)  2026-01-17T19:58Z [----] followers, 109.7K engagements


"Between the black eye the hood and a late flight back Seth Jarvis didn't seem like he wanted to be at the podium but he did manage to do performance art with this answer about "remembering being young playing on this stage". #RaiseUp "I don't know why you think I'm 40""  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1927439216364904905)  2025-05-27T18:58Z [----] followers, 338.1K engagements


"Here's Jon Scheyer's full answers from the ACC coaches call on the staff member whom he say's not only got punched in the face but trampled in the UNC court storm. Says the staff member is fine now. #Duke #UNC Jon Scheyer on the injured #Duke staff member in the #UNC court storm: "He's fine saw him in the locker room after the game he had a bloody lip he didn't know what happened got trampled on the floor. It was not a good situation. He's doing better he's fine." Jon Scheyer on the injured #Duke staff member in the #UNC court storm: "He's fine saw him in the locker room after the game he had"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2020890000640852319)  2026-02-09T15:58Z [----] followers, 99.1K engagements


"Excellent. UNC and Duke and players in the Super Bowl should watch this before they play. Episode [--] of A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS has a [---] rating on IMDb It is one of the highest-rated TV episodes ever in the entire Game of Thrones universe. https://t.co/dlef8F8CbT Episode [--] of A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS has a [---] rating on IMDb It is one of the highest-rated TV episodes ever in the entire Game of Thrones universe. https://t.co/dlef8F8CbT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2020207356362297394)  2026-02-07T18:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Drake Maye has been sped up by Seattle but his shoulder isnt right. His mechanics are off and his arm strength is down. That was a throw made by a guy unsure of how far he can throw it. Hes the most accurate deep ball thrower in the league"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2020692080037888128)  2026-02-09T02:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Scheyer when asked again about a punch said one of our guys got hit in the face got trampled looked like hed been in a brawl. Hes doing better now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2020888134276309244)  2026-02-09T15:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"First time I saw Interstellar I thought it was good but also long confusing and weighed down by a lot of science/plot. But then I saw it years later as a father of a daughter and it hit me hard. Only a parent can really understand love transcending time and space. Christopher Nolan tells Timothe Chalamet about #Interstellar getting mixed reviews upon release: "The film was received in a slightly ambiguous way. Some of the responses were a bit sniffy from critics. There was a sense of people not quite being it sounds egotistical to say https://t.co/gK1yXb3WQI Christopher Nolan tells Timothe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2021460005724225813)  2026-02-11T05:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"#NCState beat UNCG 110-64 but the refs didn't make it easy. Pack outscored the Spartans 42-8 in the paint yet got almost half as many free throw attempts. Will Wade said find me another game in the last ten years with that kind of difference and I'll buy you dinner. #WPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1988829672088490217)  2025-11-13T04:41Z [----] followers, 28.9K engagements


"I had really high hopes for this #UNC team. Too talented to fail I thought but it's deja vu all over again. This isn't an outlier it's a pattern with Hubert Davis. He says one thing his team's do another. Players transfer and perform better. Rarely out coach the opponent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2012656407829516379)  2026-01-17T22:40Z [----] followers, 24.5K engagements


""I hate the people that try to blame Hubert for our lapses" Caleb Wilson said after a 91-69 win over Notre Dame. I'll raise my hand I was one of those people but credit is due nice win for Davis and #UNC now they just need to play at this level consistently"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2014185543085576218)  2026-01-22T03:57Z [----] followers, 28.5K engagements


"Hubert Davis coached Luke and Beau Maye went to UNC with their father Mark. He took an opportunity at practice to show the clip of Drake telling Josh McDaniels "it's hard" during the Denver game and the lesson that McDaniels shared. #UNC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2017313700009439447)  2026-01-30T19:07Z [----] followers, 418.4K engagements


"Easy to forget now that he's in the Super Bowl and a MVP candidate but Drake Maye waited behind Sam Howell and then was in a QB battle with Jacolby Criswell. I asked Mack Brown if it was really a battle or was that just something he told the media. #UNC #SuperBowlLX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2017324534408380686)  2026-01-30T19:50Z [----] followers, 18.1K engagements


"Why come back for a 5th year Sure NIL's changed the game but for @ariidavis_ it's bigger than that. He's thinking of his legacy at Carolina on and off the court. Check out his afternoon at @uncchildrens and full article in link #unc https://www.wralsportsfan.com/rj-davis-seeking-national-championship-in-legacy-defining-5th-season-at-unc/21561030/ https://www.wralsportsfan.com/rj-davis-seeking-national-championship-in-legacy-defining-5th-season-at-unc/21561030/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1820798976238518711)  2024-08-06T12:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""He's F***** playing well.He affects winning and everyone's out here B**** about him and all this stuff." Will Wade goes off after @giglio_OG asked about his level of concern about Darrion Williams after a 70-57 win over Wake. #ncstate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2006468925262016796)  2025-12-31T20:54Z [----] followers, 138.5K engagements


"Will Wade after a 78-74 loss to GA Tech who was [---] in the net. "Lose a home game like this it's hard to recover from.the best part of our resume was we didn't have any bad stuff on it.now the best part of our resume is blemished." #NCState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2012638941472567661)  2026-01-17T21:31Z [----] followers, 44.2K engagements


"After historically bad defensive performances vs SMU and Stanford #UNC got blitzed again by Cal. It's year [--] for Hubert Davis and the same problems keep presenting over and over. He was supposed to preserve UNC tradition but is starting to erode it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2013057755314061761)  2026-01-19T01:15Z [----] followers, 283.9K engagements


"The man of the hour. Seth Trimble game winning three UNC upsets Duke 71-68"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2020318509524516912)  2026-02-08T02:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"#UNC court storm fall out. Fined $50000 by the ACC for violating its event security policy. UNC accepts fine but says they followed their own protocols to get #Duke off floor safely. Duke says staff member treated for an injury and is recovering. Won't share name"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020632313386979425)  2026-02-08T22:54Z [----] followers, 247K engagements


"RT @murphsturph: Per Duke: A staff member suffered an injury was treated and is recovering. We are not sharing the individuals name or th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020633469383229880)  2026-02-08T22:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Maye agonizes over losing ping pong so to see this level of humility and perspective after the most painful loss of his life takes a lot. Maye has all the right stuff to get back. Hes not trying to say the right thing he means it. Drake Maye fighting back tears while talking about the whole support staff with the Patriots: Theres people in here that do it for not for the money or the fame. Thats whats cool about this team. https://t.co/nl0sVMf6jN Drake Maye fighting back tears while talking about the whole support staff with the Patriots: Theres people in here that do it for not for the money"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2020726822195904880)  2026-02-09T05:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Everything I know from literally being in the court storm and talking to people. #unc #duke New "WRAL Triangle and Two" podcast with @PatrickWelter: https://t.co/DQwDTtFEBU 🏀 UNC fined $50K for court storming 🏀 What happened to Jon Scheyer's Duke staff member 🏀 Better coach Scheyer or Hubert Davis 🐺 NC State blown out by Louisville 🏈 Super LX thoughts 🎙 @WRAL New "WRAL Triangle and Two" podcast with @PatrickWelter: https://t.co/DQwDTtFEBU 🏀 UNC fined $50K for court storming 🏀 What happened to Jon Scheyer's Duke staff member 🏀 Better coach Scheyer or Hubert Davis 🐺 NC State blown out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021366717222412533)  2026-02-10T23:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"From being in the court storm and talking to people I know #Duke & #UNC both want this to go away. "Punch" & "trampled" were a stretch. There's video of a staff member falling and getting up. I think Scheyer got caught up in the emotion with his words. There's no animosity now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021374882156511727)  2026-02-11T00:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The way Caleb Wilsons hand is wrapped would indicate a wrist or thumb injury. Good news its his left and he scored immediately upon his return. Miami controlling the paint tonight. UNC keeps getting close but cant take the lead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2021397305371525617)  2026-02-11T01:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Storm the court. Get stormed on. #UNC in a predictably flat spot at Miami. Hurricanes dominated them in the paint"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2021406279286378695)  2026-02-11T02:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Seth Jarvis was going to take a vacation over Olympic break with his buddies from Winnipeg. He made last minute travel plans to play in Milan now thanks to @AirCanada some of his best friends are now too. #canes #olympics https://www.wralsportsfan.com/seth-jarvis-hometown-friends-from-winnipeg-are-making-the-trip-to-the-olympics/22320567/ https://www.wralsportsfan.com/seth-jarvis-hometown-friends-from-winnipeg-are-making-the-trip-to-the-olympics/22320567/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2021745810006786165)  2026-02-12T00:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Chris Kreider with two goals This is what every Carolina Hurricanes-New York Rangers playoff game looks like. https://t.co/W8XBKpBpVi This is what every Carolina Hurricanes-New York Rangers playoff game looks like. https://t.co/W8XBKpBpVi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2021811477099999472)  2026-02-12T04:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"After initial X-rays came back negative #UNC says further imaging in Chapel Hill revealed a fracture in Caleb Wilsons left hand. They dont currently have a time table. Right now we are a month away from the ACC tourney"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2022043696321954226)  2026-02-12T20:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Even Roy Williams couldn't put that into words asked him by the locker room where that Seth Trimble game winner ranked he smiled "we've had a lot of great moments I'd have to stop and think about it. It's up there for sure." #UNC upsets Duke 71-68 (just before) the buzzer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2020317981985943754)  2026-02-08T02:05Z [----] followers, 15.7K engagements


"Jon Scheyer on the injured #Duke staff member in the #UNC court storm: "He's fine saw him in the locker room after the game he had a bloody lip he didn't know what happened got trampled on the floor. It was not a good situation. He's doing better he's fine.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2020886475710079097)  2026-02-09T15:44Z [----] followers, 120.6K engagements


".@MarkBergin_ & I took a deep dive into this and the growing sample size of Jon Scheyer vs. Hubert Davis and what we are learning on the Triangle and Two podcast. Like and subscribe on youtube and iTunes. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=43bjy4OHvQM https://www.youtube.com/watchv=43bjy4OHvQM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2021375406658445737)  2026-02-11T00:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Before his one season with @UNC_Basketball Drake Powell was a pillar of the Pittsboro community. @NorthwoodB_Ball returned the favor with a jersey retirement ceremony tonight. #UNC #Nets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2022152815096082556)  2026-02-13T03:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Lee Westwood doing the Bryson Dechambeau victory on [--]. #arnoldpalmer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1368656463565103107)  2021-03-07T20:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""I can't even put it into words." Former @UCF_Football WR & Palm Harbor native @HarrisJacob_16 reacts to getting drafted in the 4th round by the @RamsNFL. @SpecSports360 #NFLDraft2021 #Rams"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1388562093276864517)  2021-05-01T18:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I went for the ball and after that I felt nothing. My whole hand was bruised my thumb was messed up." @BuffaloBills WR @DavisGB1 tells a story explaining @JoshAllenQB arm strength. #Bills"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1391388256894324742)  2021-05-09T13:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ive seen a lot of my close friends lose their life either to the grave or the jail cell type deal. It was coming closer and closer towards me I cant fall victim to that." @JCope1era struggles at @GatorsFB dont compare to what hes faced at home #Gators https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/sports/2021/08/30/chosen-one--the-jacob-copeland-story- https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/sports/2021/08/30/chosen-one--the-jacob-copeland-story-"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1432697368059817987)  2021-08-31T13:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"***One of those PERSONAL NEWS posts**** My family and I are moving to Raleigh NC. Cant wait to start at @WRAL to cover the ACC the Hurricanes & Carolina sports. My late Sports Director Gregg Mace tried to steer me there glad I was able to make it happen. I know hed be proud"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1433770025823973377)  2021-09-03T12:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Charleston Rambo for Miami just scored and looked into my camera and said yall should have had me in the bilitnikoff baby #miami #duke"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1464660613796401157)  2021-11-27T18:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Here's the video. @CharlestonRambo feeling snubbed by the Biletnikoff Award. By the way here are the finalists: Jordan Addison Pitt; David Bell Purdue; Jameson Williams Alabama. Charleston Rambo for Miami just scored and looked into my camera and said yall should have had me in the bilitnikoff baby #miami #duke Charleston Rambo for Miami just scored and looked into my camera and said yall should have had me in the bilitnikoff baby #miami #duke"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1464768431144812551)  2021-11-28T01:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The dam was broken by @josephperson on Matt Rhule's issues with #Panthers. I think teams move on from coaches too soon many times but Rhule has struck out on every major offensive decision. Sticking with him for another swing & miss at QB could set franchise back years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1477657542658514951)  2022-01-02T15:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Though she be but little she is fierce" -Shakespeare I give you "The Small Gym" as told by Courtney Banghart Wes Moore and a 72-45 @PackAthletics win over #UNC at Reynolds Coliseum. #Wolfpack @PackPride #ncstate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1479523630056943633)  2022-01-07T18:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""At the end of the day they realize it's an off year because of so many injuries." I asked NC State head coach Kevin Keatts what it means to have the support of the administration despite a disappointing year. @WRAL #acc #WPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1500898877158875138)  2022-03-07T18:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"UNC holding open practice in front of fans in Fort Worth. Heres @caleb2love signing a few autographs. #MarchMadness @WRAL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1504203296260640774)  2022-03-16T21:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I think I'm going to go to Carolina and get my name back" @BradyManek 's dad Cary remembers Brady saying. With everything that's gone wrong in sports the last couple years Brady's decision to transfer to #UNC is an example of something going right. https://www.wralsportsfan.com/welter-carolina-fans-enjoying-manek-madness-this-march/20194423/ https://www.wralsportsfan.com/welter-carolina-fans-enjoying-manek-madness-this-march/20194423/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1504980400518664192)  2022-03-19T00:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"This man is a hero. RJ Davis is carrying UNC to the finish. [--] pts. He has played every single minute of regulation and OT #MarchMadness @wral"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1505256419083395072)  2022-03-19T18:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Turns out the #ACC was a pretty solid conference third year. And Wake Forest deserved to be in the NCAA tournament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1505701925379100677)  2022-03-21T00:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""In the moments I'm never scared of anything" @caleb2love said. "He wasn't scared of anything so I just take that with me." Every time Love steps on the court this #MarchMadness he talks to his 'Papa'. His grandfather who helped teach him to be a man. https://www.wralsportsfan.com/welter-caleb-love-plays-for-papa-at-ncaa-tournament/20205422/ https://www.wralsportsfan.com/welter-caleb-love-plays-for-papa-at-ncaa-tournament/20205422/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1507504681035214850)  2022-03-25T23:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"UNC headed to the final [--]. Heres @iget_buckets35 and @BradyManek cutting down the nets #MarchMadness"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1508226413261991936)  2022-03-27T23:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Former @PackFootball RB @TheNyNy7 was back in his hometown today signing autographs alongside @DevinLeary1 @thayerthomas1 & @bfin_5. They teamed up to fight muscular dystrophy a cause close to Hines heart"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1520546834619510784)  2022-04-30T23:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""If I listened to what society told me I could do as a blind person I'd be sitting at home in Texas." @FinnishSunshine traveled the world to chase her dream and found a love for the @Canes in the process. #Letsgocanes https://www.wralsportsfan.com/blind-canes-fan-embraces-sounds-of-the-game-in-raleigh-and-overseas/20278475/ https://www.wralsportsfan.com/blind-canes-fan-embraces-sounds-of-the-game-in-raleigh-and-overseas/20278475/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1524905317569646608)  2022-05-13T00:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"After Canes practice Rod BrindAmour isnt done. Back out for some work with his son Skyler a junior forward for Quinnipiac. #LetsGoCanes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1526737702078627845)  2022-05-18T01:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Every #UNC practice @DreGreeneJr seems to make a head turning play and every practice the beat writers are asking about him. The hype is getting out of control for a freshman or maybe just maybe the hype is right"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1554951416002797570)  2022-08-03T22:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"#UNC big man @iget_buckets35 knows a thing or two about coming through in the clutch. Check out [--] y/o Mason rise to Bacot's challenge. Mason is a cancer survivor and Bacot has partnered with @MeFineNC to help kids like him. Full story here https://www.wralsportsfan.com/unc-s-armando-bacot-raising-money-to-help-others-through-nil/20497150/ https://www.wralsportsfan.com/unc-s-armando-bacot-raising-money-to-help-others-through-nil/20497150/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1575630453666500608)  2022-09-29T23:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I feel like Im watching the Carolina Panthers playing the Carolina Panthers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1578188726043168768)  2022-10-07T01:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"UNC women's bball coach Courtney Banghart made headlines this summer when she called NC State fans classless and said I have more respect for Duke but I like beating them because they are more relevant." I asked her about it today and she explained"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1579942926586908673)  2022-10-11T21:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"TV Sports reporters go through something similar to the transfer portal when our contracts are up. It starts like yeah ESPN or a Regional will probably sign me and ends with Id do anything to make 55K in St. Louis. Would LOVE to cover the Blues. @LocalTVSPXPrbs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1599786952337018886)  2022-12-05T15:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Seth Trimble staying ready for his moment. Putting up some extra shots working on his [--] pointer after the game. #unc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1615552239468167170)  2023-01-18T03:30Z [----] followers, 82.2K engagements


"Armando Bacot said he spoke to the team after the game and that he said if you dont want to be here quit. #unc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1623156027267944448)  2023-02-08T03:05Z [----] followers, 227.1K engagements


"Here's the exact quote from Armando Bacot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1623165624343232512)  2023-02-08T03:43Z [----] followers, 45.6K engagements


""The story of this year was talking about last year." Armando Bacot on Carolina's season that was cursed by expectations from the start. He kept calling this his last game but said he hasn't made decision. Said would play NIT but doesn't want to #UNC #ACCTournament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1634046133369536513)  2023-03-10T04:18Z [----] followers, 79.3K engagements


"Raleigh has become one of the best hockey markets in the NHL. The team sold out [--] home games this year plus its massive outdoor game & every playoff game. They aren't fans filling PNC arena they are Caniacs. Here's [--] of the biggest ones. #LetsGoCanes #NHL @Canes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1654130589312901122)  2023-05-04T14:27Z [----] followers, 71.6K engagements


"Payton Gibbs is a [--] year old girl on the autism spectrum. Shes helped her dad coach H.S. for [--] years but wasn't allowed on the sidelines this season. @PackFootball coach Dave Doeren heard the news and took a stand Full video & article here #1pack1goal https://www.wralsportsfan.com/dave-doeren-takes-a-stand-for-payton-gibbs-a-twelve-year-old-girl-on-the-autism-spectrum-and-aspiring-coach/21123656/ https://www.wralsportsfan.com/dave-doeren-takes-a-stand-for-payton-gibbs-a-twelve-year-old-girl-on-the-autism-spectrum-and-aspiring-coach/21123656/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1719347549646000167)  2023-10-31T13:36Z [----] followers, 170K engagements


""It's easy for people around or the team or me to allow it to happen where its the Erin show and that's the last thing I want the last thing that is true." [--] year old coach/former player Erin Matson and @UNCFieldHockey celebrate the program's 11th national title"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1726392881714450608)  2023-11-20T00:11Z [----] followers, 48K engagements


"Mack Brown says didnt appreciate Dave Doeren referring to UNC players as pieces of s after last game. Says never heard that before. Its classless and its not true. #unc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1737543268357853608)  2023-12-20T18:39Z [----] followers, 208.8K engagements


"Hubert Davis doesn't swear but Harrison Ingram shared their is one F word he'll use. Quite possibly the soundbite of the year after #UNC beat Wake Forest 85-64"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1749653481135415543)  2024-01-23T04:41Z [----] followers, 61.6K engagements


"DJ Horne threw out the first pitch tonight with the @CarolinaMudcats. Told he me as far as he knew he hadn't been asked to do the Canes siren but he would. @Canes you're up #WPN @djhorne0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1783670577061879984)  2024-04-26T01:32Z [----] followers, 32.9K engagements


"Its going to be a dog fight. One bowl of food and two dogs competing with each other. They know itll be hell to come back here. We want to put the pressure on them. Evgeny Kuznetsov with a movie trailer level quote #CauseChaos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1789704948881482226)  2024-05-12T17:11Z [----] followers, 64.5K engagements


"Clemson's old school approach has drawn criticism but when you meet players like @cioc1126 you see it can still attract the best. Meet Isaiah Campbell one of the most thoughtful HSFB players I've ever interviewed and an incredible talent. Full story on https://www.wralsportsfan.com/clemson-commit-isaiah-campbell-on-journey-to-be-a-better-player-and-a-better-person/21623349/ https://www.wralsportsfan.com/clemson-commit-isaiah-campbell-on-journey-to-be-a-better-player-and-a-better-person/21623349/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1835682968452358310)  2024-09-16T14:11Z [----] followers, 37K engagements


"Key pieces left in free agency but the core and the culture are the same. @Canes might start training camp with lower outside expectations but nothing's changed in the building. #Canes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1836847219120508966)  2024-09-19T19:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"#UNC defensive lineman @jahvaree did his Carolina visit with his HS teammate Sterling Fair. Just before Sterling was set to receive his first offers he took his own life. Jahvaree writes LLS on his arm as a symbol and a signal. Full story @UNCFootball https://www.wralsportsfan.com/unc-defensive-lineman-jahvaree-ritzie-wears-his-motivation-on-his-sleeve/21661632/ https://www.wralsportsfan.com/unc-defensive-lineman-jahvaree-ritzie-wears-his-motivation-on-his-sleeve/21661632/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1843779639363375379)  2024-10-08T22:24Z [----] followers, 29.8K engagements


"Mack Brown opens up about firing. Said he agreed they needed new leadership but wanted to wait until after the game. I was told prior to these comments the administration worked hard to make it mutual. They wanted to let him retire. Timing appears to be the sticking point"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1863056033691926688)  2024-12-01T03:02Z [----] followers, 132.3K engagements


""They have a standard." @cioc1126 Southern's Isaiah Campbell one of the top uncommitted players in the country chooses @Vol_Football on signing day. He's early enrolling and arriving in two weeks. #vols #signingday #RockyTop25"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1864448668104798250)  2024-12-04T23:16Z [----] followers, 64.2K engagements


"The interim tag is off. Damon Nahas is officially UNC womens soccer coach. He just told the team. Bubba Cunningham told him this morning. Cunningham told him he earned it. UNC beat Wake Forest 1-0 to win their 22nd NCAA title"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1866308206726709333)  2024-12-10T02:25Z [----] followers, 65.8K engagements


"According to a source reports that Bill Belichick has agreed to become UNCs coach are premature but an offer has been made by UNC and negotiations are ongoing. Reporting with @murphsturph and @WRAL for more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1866554124780687641)  2024-12-10T18:42Z [----] followers, 44.2K engagements


"Talked to a source at the Bill Belichick presser today who said the Rams club has already seen an increase in donations and season ticket requests. The Chapel Bill effect already at work. #unc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1867359785223659760)  2024-12-13T00:04Z [----] followers, 23K engagements


""Bill & I came here in [----] stayed at the Carolina Inn we'd watch tape all day we'd jog and thought how can't you win here what a magical place." Bill Belichick's first UNC hire GM Michael Lombardi who I'm told was first to speak with UNC on Bill's behalf during process"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1867577250784166256)  2024-12-13T14:28Z [----] followers, 20.5K engagements


"Theres a disconnect between what Hubert Davis says and what we see on the court. He preaches energy/effort yet his teams regularly play flat. He says he wants everyone to use their bag yet so many talented players seem to lack freedom confidence and development in the games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1889143552065573022)  2025-02-11T02:44Z [----] followers, 16.8K engagements


"Asked Hubert Davis why it's taken this long to unlock this level of play after a 81-66 win over Virginia. He said "who cares it's here now." How Jae'lyn Withers has helped Carolina reached its potential during a three game stretch where they haven't trailed. #unc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1893469184451060028)  2025-02-23T01:13Z [----] followers, 25.7K engagements


""I'm coaching this team as if he's here until they tell me he's not." I asked Rod Brind'Amour Jordan Martinook and Jaccob Slavin about the deadline decision facing the Canes and Mikko Rantanen #raiseup #canes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1897753805598359568)  2025-03-06T20:59Z [----] followers, 176.4K engagements


"Sat down with @Canes associate general manager Darren Yorke this morning. He declined to get into Rantanen details but we talked drafting Seth Jarvis his rise within the Canes organization and why this team can win a Stanley Cup. #raiseup📷"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1897786936003113313)  2025-03-06T23:10Z [----] followers, 96.2K engagements


"Here's a look at Alexander Nikishin's @Canes practice debut. You notice the size speed and power immediately. Andrei Svechnikov said "he's a physical guy that crushes people sometimes. For his size he moves really well and the puck really well." #RaiseUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1913710844539724229)  2025-04-19T21:46Z [----] followers, 15.6K engagements


"The @Canes begin their 7th straight playoff appearance as healthy as Rod Brind'Amour could remember.and they have reinforcements. I talked to everyone I could today about Alexander Nikishin's practice debut and Carolina's thoughts on the series with New Jersey #RaiseUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1913772724398289207)  2025-04-20T01:52Z [----] followers, 12.8K engagements


"Loudest house in the NHL. Carolinas 7th straight Stanley Cup playoff begins now. @canes #RaiseUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1914035048187043847)  2025-04-20T19:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""Unbelievable I've got good neighbors." Andrei Svechnikov woke up to a sea of hats on his front lawn after his hat trick in game [--]. It's been a long road back to form for the @Canes power forward. Svech and the team hope this is a sign of more production to come. #RaiseUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1916964189282738451)  2025-04-28T21:14Z [----] followers, 54.5K engagements


"Hold your first baby.raise the Stanley Cup Sebastian Aho ready to hit the road for game [--] after spending a couple days with his newborn daughter. #RaiseUp @Canes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1919499747217310165)  2025-05-05T21:09Z [----] followers, 14.1K engagements


""If I look at Jackson he's way more skilled than I ever was." High praise coming from a former [--] goal scorer. and your dad. I caught up with Jackson and Jason Blake on the day of his son's first NHL playoff goal. @Canes #Raiseup #Canes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1921557615793918106)  2025-05-11T13:26Z [----] followers, 31.9K engagements


"Aggressive. That was Rod Brind'Amours key to winning game [--] and taking a 3-1 series lead. Also asked him about this being "their year" and playoff experience starting to pay off. #RaiseUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1922050680224670165)  2025-05-12T22:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""The Canes are boring." It's become a national media narrative and something on social media but how do the @Canes feel about it Boring is in the eye of the beholder. #RaiseUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1923791715896307743)  2025-05-17T17:24Z [----] followers, 17.8K engagements


"It was supposed to be a rebuilding season. They were supposed to be done after the Mikko Rantanen trade didn't work out. Whoops. Someone forgot to tell the @Canes it wasn't their year. #RaiseUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1924211646894891456)  2025-05-18T21:13Z [----] followers, 12.8K engagements


"First look at the game [--] towels for the ECF. #raiseup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1924516050990719442)  2025-05-19T17:22Z [----] followers, 48.8K engagements


"Not only did the @Canes lose a ton of key players in the offseason they lost their GM. Eric Tulsky got promoted and seemed to hit at an unsustainably high rate even for an analytics guru. Why fit and Rod Brind'Amour are the secrets to making it work #RaiseUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1924605920580980772)  2025-05-19T23:19Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements


"Just talked to Rod BrindAmour. Jalen Chatfield is out tonight despite skating this morning. Scott Morrow will make his playoff debut. #RaiseUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1924944633387212889)  2025-05-20T21:45Z [----] followers, 42.6K engagements


"Just talked to Rod Brind'Amour Jalen Chatfield out Scott Morrow in. "Hopefully he won't be out the whole series." Also discussed the ECF rematch with Florida and the @Canes hunger to win a Stanley Cup. #RaiseUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1924950651953349066)  2025-05-20T22:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A look at Andrei Svechnikovs pre game routine a couple hours before the game. Stay ready for that lacrosse goal. #raiseup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1924979463546122422)  2025-05-21T00:04Z [----] followers, 17.2K engagements


"Right now the @Canes need a feel good story and they don't get much better than Emma Izzo. She has special needs but that hasn't stopped her from forming a special bond with her favorite team. @Th_Izzo #RaiseUp Full story on @WRALSportsFan https://www.wralsportsfan.com/emma-izzo-becomes-special-part-of-the-canes-pregame-routines/22025205/ https://www.wralsportsfan.com/emma-izzo-becomes-special-part-of-the-canes-pregame-routines/22025205/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1927128981666423254)  2025-05-26T22:25Z [----] followers, 16K engagements


"Came away very impressed by @CoachWadeNCSU staff. Lot of self-made grinders former team managers extremely loyal to their head coach. There's a chip on the shoulder but also a very analytical approach. #WPN @PackMensBball #NCState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1935148106779132289)  2025-06-18T01:30Z [----] followers, 15.8K engagements


"A look inside the @Canes draft headquarters in Morrisville at the Lenovo executive briefing center. Media are in the room next door. #raiseup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1938728026709324226)  2025-06-27T22:35Z [----] followers, 20.7K engagements


"Saw a lot of the new #Canes draft picks today at development camp. Sweden's Filip Ekberg was living the dream days after getting drafted. [----] 2nd and 3rd round picks Dominik Badinka and Noel Fransen are getting closer to making an actual impact. #RaiseUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1939855936975478996)  2025-07-01T01:17Z [----] followers, 10.5K engagements


"Before @Canes games Andrei Svechnikov makes it a point to interact with kids during warmups because he remembers being behind the glass. Saturday he made a surprise appearance for kids at the Canes First goal program which he sponsors. He even met my kids too #raiseup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1954330513000280463)  2025-08-09T23:54Z [----] followers, 22.6K engagements


"Nc State Qb Cj Bailey making sure to give every high [--] take every selfie and sign every autograph after a 24-17 win over ECU to open the season @PackFootball #ncstate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1961266479812272359)  2025-08-29T03:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Bill Belichick making his way into Kenan Stadium after the Old Well Walk. #unc @WRAL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1962629425285001490)  2025-09-01T21:31Z [----] followers, 15.4K engagements


"Bill Belichick referring to UCF as "Central" is the kind of stuff I know the UCF fan base loves. @UCF_Football #ucf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1967348979605381541)  2025-09-14T22:05Z [----] followers, 187.7K engagements


""It's an unstructured mess there's no culture no organization. It's a complete disaster." I've talked to parents players coaches Board of Trustees and the athletic department to try and paint a picture of why Bill Belichick has been a bust. #UNC https://www.wral.com/sports/belichick-coach-culture-chaos-oct-2025/ https://www.wral.com/sports/belichick-coach-culture-chaos-oct-2025/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1975316898654175617)  2025-10-06T21:47Z [----] followers, 822.6K engagements


""I don't fault the players; I fault the leadership that created this toxic environment. There's an individualistic mindset. The boys are young and they are feeding into it." A look into why the "greatest coach of all time" has turned #UNC into one of the worst teams in FBS "It's an unstructured mess there's no culture no organization. It's a complete disaster." I've talked to parents players coaches Board of Trustees and the athletic department to try and paint a picture of why Bill Belichick has been a bust. #UNC https://t.co/6CTN8dK5mX "It's an unstructured mess there's no culture no"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1975353772802216223)  2025-10-07T00:13Z [----] followers, 154.9K engagements


"Yesterday we reported that #UNC players were selling their spare game tickets. Today I obtained a copy of a message sent out to players reminding them not to sell their tickets and that it is a violation that could affect eligibility. @WRAL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1975610788871274567)  2025-10-07T17:14Z [----] followers, 373K engagements


"Continuing to reach out to sources about what's going on inside the Belichick program. Some now are feeling reluctant to share new information as internally the Belichick staff is trying to find the leak. But between @wral and national reports the "leak" is far from a few people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1975953024892993546)  2025-10-08T15:54Z [----] followers, 99.6K engagements


"A new example of divide within #UNC locker room. Was told by two sources that there was a fight in the locker room Tuesday. @wral"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1976007210129039424)  2025-10-08T19:30Z [----] followers, 137.1K engagements


"Speaking to multiple sources today reports that #UNC decision makers discussed an exit strategy regarding Bill Belichick are false. Same with Belichick triggering his own buyout. Internally they are working to improve across the board. @WRAL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1976376466486300903)  2025-10-09T19:57Z [----] followers, 58K engagements


"A #UNC spokesperson tells me the instagram photos from Steve Belichick's wife Jen showing a move are being misunderstood. They moved to a home in Chapel Hill. @WRAL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1979219066070946024)  2025-10-17T16:12Z [----] followers, 71.6K engagements


"After the retirements of Coach K and Roy Williams you could argue Rod Brind'Amour is the face of Triangle sports. "Someday I'd love to be able to be in that group but we've got to win one." Check out the full story and video podcast on @WRAL https://www.wralsportsfan.com/rod-brind-amour-has-become-the-face-of-triangle-sports-and-a-proud-member-of-the-raleigh-community/22211041/ https://www.wralsportsfan.com/rod-brind-amour-has-become-the-face-of-triangle-sports-and-a-proud-member-of-the-raleigh-community/22211041/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1981423930809471093)  2025-10-23T18:14Z [----] followers, 19K engagements


"Guy played almost a whole season with a torn labrum a couple years ago. Hes a warrior. Seth Jarvis is skating today BTW. Seth Jarvis is skating today BTW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1984288093906882904)  2025-10-31T15:55Z [----] followers, 10.5K engagements


"Luka Bogavac suited up and cleared to play tonight for #UNC all smiles with Caleb Wilson before the game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1985490283832955065)  2025-11-03T23:32Z [----] followers, 15.3K engagements


"Belichick pushed back on premise that the offense hasn't improved at the rate the defense has. Interesting answer but I think the truth is simple. You have an OC that is likely going to lose this job a QB coach that's the son of the GM and a late QB transfer from S. Alabama"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1987675374571172199)  2025-11-10T00:15Z [----] followers, 262K engagements


"Confirmed @TheFieldOf68 report that a work out machine fell on Seth Trimble resulting in broken forearm. Also source tells me Trimble had successful surgery Monday. He attended class today and will be at game tonight. Expected back mid to late December. @WRAL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1988366655978959270)  2025-11-11T22:02Z [----] followers, 91.5K engagements


"Seth Trimble in good spirits. Had surgery Monday despite the cast hes signing autographs and taking pictures courtside pre game. @WRAL #unc Confirmed @TheFieldOf68 report that a work out machine fell on Seth Trimble resulting in broken forearm. Also source tells me Trimble had successful surgery Monday. He attended class today and will be at game tonight. Expected back mid to late December. @WRAL Confirmed @TheFieldOf68 report that a work out machine fell on Seth Trimble resulting in broken forearm. Also source tells me Trimble had successful surgery Monday. He attended class today and will"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1988376539550064645)  2025-11-11T22:41Z [----] followers, 49.9K engagements


""There's no quit here." Dave Doeren said. He finished the presser by raising a red solo cup and said "cheers." @murphsturph & I explain why #NCState shouldn't quit on Doeren yet either. Full Triangle and Two podcast convo in iTunes and here https://www.wralsportsfan.com/triangle-and-two-podcast-dave-doeren-and-nc-state-refuse-to-quit-beat-fsu-21-11/22257336/ https://www.wralsportsfan.com/triangle-and-two-podcast-dave-doeren-and-nc-state-refuse-to-quit-beat-fsu-21-11/22257336/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/1992272040737526217)  2025-11-22T16:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"It had everything but the result. NC State took No. [--] Kansas to overtime but couldn't finish the job 77-76. Will Wade said he's not hitting the panic button but there's an urgency to what they are doing. #NCState #WPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/2000055059338379396)  2025-12-14T04:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Dr Phillips alum Johnny Damon taking in the spring game today @FloridaGators"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatrickWelter/status/985231362046164997)  2018-04-14T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

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