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North Carolina Signing Day 2025: Talent Drain Challenges Local ProgramsIn this episode of BOLD NORTH STATE FOOTBALL DAILY, Mike Waddell examines the aftermath of Signing Day 2025 for the FBS programs in North Carolina. Despite having renowned coaches like Manny Diaz at Duke and Bill Belichick at UNC, the elite football recruits are leaving the state for national powerhouses. The state produced one of its best talent classes in modern history, but most top players signed with out-of-state programs, highlighting a retention issue. The episode explores the implications for North Carolina’s college football programs and their struggle to keep top local talent at home.00:00 Introduction to NC Pork and the Bold North State00:34 Coaching Lineup in North Carolina's FBS Programs02:03 The Real Headline: Top Talent Leaving the State02:29 Detailed Breakdown of Top Recruits Leaving03:39 Impact on North Carolina's FBS Programs04:46 The Retention Problem and Call to Action05:33 Conclusion and NCSN OverviewWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState