Patriots’ Drake Maye Sends Message To Alma Mater Before Super Bowl
'Drake Maye, always a Tar Heel'
Super Bowl LX prevented Drake Maye from attending another big game this weekend.
Maye’s alma mater has a huge rivalry matchup on Saturday night, as North Carolina will host Duke in a storied men’s basketball feud. Although the New England Patriots quarterback is busy preparing for Sunday’s Super Bowl, Maye recorded a message that ESPN showed to fans inside the Dean E. Smith Center during “College GameDay.”
“Tar Heel Nation, what’s going on?” Maye began the video. “This is Drake Maye. Looking forward to the big game on Saturday. You know I’d be there if I could. I got a little something else I’m focused on, but I can’t wait to watch the game. You know I’ll be cheering.”
Tom Brady sparked a controversy by initially taking an impartial stance on New England’s Super Bowl matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Maye didn’t make the same miscalculation.
“Heels on top,” Maye declared. “You know I’ve always liked the Heels. Go Heels, go Pats. And Drake Maye, always a Tar Heel.”
Maye spent two of his three seasons in Chapel Hill as North Carolina’s starting quarterback. He amassed 7,929 passing yards and accounted for 78 touchdowns (62 passing, 16 rushing) from 2022 to 2023.
The Patriots made Maye the No. 3 pick in 2024. He led New England to a 14-3 season and an AFC title while UNC went 4-8 under Bill Belichick.
Meanwhile, North Carolina’s basketball squad ranks No. 14 after improving to 18-4 with four straight wins. The Tar Heels can make a massive statement by defeating the No. 4 Blue Devils, who are 21-1 this season.
The UNC and Duke matchup tips off Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET, exactly 24 hours before Maye and the Patriots play in the Super Bowl.
