2014 Season Preview: Secondary Posted Aug 22, 2014 The UNC secondary will have to prove its up to the task this year if the defense is to be successful. The key for this group will be to hold opposing offenses in check and prevent big plays. Getting off the field on third down in big games was something that the Tar Heels struggled with last season. If the secondary steps up that should be a much easier task. (Tar Heel Blog)