Chansky’s Notebook: The Future Is Now

Posted Jan 14, 2022
Has Mack Brown set up the future of North Carolina football? When confirmed that Gene Chizik would be returning as the Tar Heels' new defensive coordinator, social media began buzzing over the hire and whether Brown had also picked his successor. “Zero discussion about that,” Chizik, 60, said. “I have one mindset, putting a great defense on the field.” (Chapelboro.com)

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