Why UNC Football Expects Defensive Improvement In Gene Chizik's Second Year

Posted Jul 29, 2023
In their second year with UNC defensive coordinator Gene Chizik, the Tar Heels are looking to play as a united front on that side of the football. One change Chizik’s making for 2023 is placing the team’s safeties and linebackers in the same meetings, ensuring that both groups are on the same page. "He's a great teacher," linebacker Cedric Gray said. (Inside Carolina)

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