Q&A with UNC Offensive Coordinator John Shoop: Part II

Posted Oct 9, 2009
"I think we’ve got to run the ball better. We’ve got to create the crease and find it and hit it. We really do. I think we need to get some more big plays in the passing game as well. I think running the ball and big plays in the passing game go together. The play action passes work a little bit better whenever you’re finding the crease up there. Our guys see that, and we’re going to keep plugging at it." (ESPN.com)

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