Short-area quickness improving for UNC's defensive front
Posted Jul 14, 2023
A new term surfaced this past spring, at least with respect to how North Carolina’s defensive coaches speak with the media. It first came from defensive coordinator Gene Chizik when describing tackle Tomari Fox. "He’s got really good short-area quickness, toughness, brings a presence to the middle of the defense," Chizik said. Short-area quickness?
(Tar Heel Illustrated)
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