'If we shine, all of us eat': Three takeaways from UNC football's summer media day

Posted Jun 23, 2022
This fall, defensive coordinator Gene Chizik will be kickstarting his second go-round with North Carolina since leaving the team after the 2016 season. On Wednesday, Chizik emphasized that through a more simplified approach to practices and drills, UNC is hoping to create much-needed consistency on defense. According to Chizik, "less is more." (Daily Tar Heel)

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