Mack Brown Discusses Transfer Portal, Changes In College Football, Coaching Decisions, And More

Posted Jan 9, 2023
UNC football coach Mack Brown concluded Monday’s press conference hosting a 33-minute Q&A session. Among the topics: Thoughts on UNC's portal class; possible coaching changes on defense; the possibility some defensive coaches are talking with other schools; Tomari Fox; and the bowl game loss to Oregon. Here are video, notes, and quotes. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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