Chizik, Warren return to Tar Heels in defensive-staff revamp

Posted Jan 9, 2022
North Carolina announced Saturday the hiring of Gene Chizik as assistant head coach for defense as well as the return of Charlton Warren to serve as co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach as the program looks to revamp its defensive coaching staff. They worked together on the UNC staff under Larry Fedora for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. (Associated Press)

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