Early Reactions to Gene Chizik's New Defensive Scheme

Posted Mar 7, 2022
The departure of former North Carolina defensive coordinator Jay Bateman and the arrival of Gene Chizik is a noticeable change. Chizik has a different way he wants the Tar Heels to approach the game and has brought a different coaching style. "Speaking from the defensive side of the ball, it's definitely got a different vibe," linebacker Cedric Gray said. (Inside Carolina)

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