UNC DC John Papuchis Balances Good & Bad From Saturday

Posted Oct 24, 2018
North Carolina defensive coordinator John Papuchis saw plenty he liked during the Tar Heels’ overtime loss at Syracuse last Saturday. His defense was effective executing its game plan against Orange quarterback Eric Dungey, one of the most productive players in the ACC. Over the final seven series Dungey was in the game the Orange totaled just 54 yards on 28 snaps. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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