New UNC linebackers coach Mike Ekeler makes a solid first impressionNew linebackers coach Mike Ekeler has coached at six different Power 5 programs. His next chapter in his journey throughout the country's college football landscape...
Thursday March 30, 2017Cayson Collins knows UNC's linebackers can improveCarolina returns most of their linebacking corps that outperformed expectations last year. Underclassmen Cole Holcomb and Andre Smith led the team in tackles with 115...
Wednesday March 29, 2017The UNC defense missed Nazair JonesWithout Nazair Jones along North Carolina's defensive line the Dukes were able to move the ball effecively throughout the first quarter. The fans took notice,...
Tuesday September 20, 2016Cayson Collins Named ACC Linebacker of the WeekNorth Carolina linebacker Cayson Collins finished with 10 tackles, including two for loss, in the Tar Heels' 56-28 win over visiting James Madison on Saturday...
Monday September 19, 2016UNC defense: "It was on us to go out and execute"The Tar Heels turned to their defensive leaders to settle them down. At halftime "Des (Lawrence) talked to everybody and reminded them that what we...
Sunday September 18, 2016UNC's defensive improvements: fluke or for real?The who, what, where and when are all falling into place as the Tar Heels continue to improve their defense. But it's that fifth 'W,'...
Saturday August 27, 2016Cayson Collins discusses UNC's defenseWith the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game eight days away, the pressure is on for the Tar Heels to start the season out on a high note...
Friday August 26, 2016The ACC's most crucial position battles for 2016North Carolina - Linebacker: Sophomore Andre Smith and junior Cayson Collins are the only returning linebackers with at least 20 tackles in 2015 -- they...
Thursday June 30, 2016Cayson Collins discusses linebackers, improvements on defenseOutside linebacker Cayson Collins has shown flashes of brilliant play over his two years at UNC. Collins has demonstrated a knack for being in the...
Tuesday April 19, 2016UNC LB Cayson Collins Up to SpeedA steep learning curve hampered Cayson Collins’ production during his first two seasons at UNC. The junior linebacker is now up to speed and ready...
Thursday April 14, 2016UNC Spring Football: Leaders emerging on defenseCayson Collins, Cole Holcolmb and Dan Mastromatteo were seen taking first-team reps at linebacker on Tuesday. One interesting scenario is what junior college transfer J.B...
Thursday March 10, 2016Gene Chizik on UNC's Defensive Personnel for 2016What does the early spring depth chart look like at linebacker? Gene Chizik: We’re going to start out with the guys who have been here...
Tuesday March 8, 2016Cayson Collins delivers against Georgia TechThe light seems to have turned on for sophomore Cayson Collins. “He’s finally understanding what kind of impact he can make based on how he...
Monday October 5, 2015UNC Targets Takeaways in Win Over A&TIn Saturday’s 53-14 drubbing of North Carolina A&T, the Tar Heel defense gave defensive coordinator Gene Chizik three turnovers in the span of 12 plays...
Sunday September 13, 2015Video: Defensive Players & Coaches Thursday Post Practice InterviewsDefensive line coach Tray Scott, linebacker Cayson Collins and cornerback Des Lawrence talk on the nuances of the team's new defense on August 20, 2015...
Thursday August 20, 2015Sophomore linebacker Cayson Collins makes his case for a starting positionWith 17 days until the Tar Heels’ season opener against South Carolina, sophomore Cayson Collins is battling junior Joe Jackson for the final starting outside...
Monday August 17, 2015UNC's Weakside Linebacker Spot Up For GrabsOn a defense entering the season filled with question marks, the biggest mystery may be who starts at weakside linebacker. Sophomore Cayson Collins and junior...
Thursday August 6, 2015Video: Defensive Players Post-Training Camp Day 4 InterviewsNorth Carolina defensive players Jeff Schoettmer, Shakeel Rashad, Justin Thomason, Cayson Collins, and Des Lawrence discuss the transition to a 4-3 base defense on August...
Thursday August 6, 2015Fight for Starting Linebacker Spot ContinuesUNC head coach Larry Fedora does not mind waiting until the last moment to announce a starter. Now with a new defense, we'll have to...
Wednesday August 5, 2015UNC freshman linebacker Cayson Collins makes promiseNorth Carolina freshman linebacker Cayson Collins sent out two powerful messages after the Tar Heels's 40-21 defeat at the hands of Rutgers on Friday. In...
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