Gene Chizik Excited To See His Defense Play, Dillworth, Biggers, And More

Posted Aug 22, 2022
North Carolina defensive coordinator Gene Chizik met with the media on Monday ahead of the Tar Heels’ football season opener on Saturday night against Florida A&M. Chizik discussed UNC's defensive depth, areas of concern, RaRa Dillworth's improvement, the Tar Heels depth chart, and more. Here are video, notes, and quotes from what Chizik had to say. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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