Kaimon Rucker, Tar Heel Defense Playing With More Connectivity

Posted May 30, 2023
Kaimon Rucker knows the North Carolina defense didn’t produce at the level it wanted to last season. UNC’s defense surrendering 30.2 points per game and only recorded 17 sacks. But Rucker believes defensive coordinator Gene Chizik and the rest of the unit are starting to click. Rucker enters the season as one of the Tar Heels' most experienced defenders. (Inside Carolina)

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