Chansky’s Notebook: Longo Gonzo

Posted Dec 8, 2022
Was Phil Longo looking, hired away, or asked to leave? We talked about the UNC defense and how it could be weakened by losses to the transfer portal. That unit has been shredded for years, including the four in Mack Brown’s return. Today, it is the offense. Coordinator Phil Longo has taken the same position at Wisconsin under new coach Luke Fickell. (Chapelboro.com)

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