Tar Heels' Defense Makes Changes to Catch Up on Tempo Issues

Posted Nov 5, 2023
The Sunday following North Carolina Football's upset loss to Georgia Tech, defensive coordinator Gene Chizik met with his entire defensive unit. Chizik had a pointed message for the group, and he also called on the Tar Heels’ assistant coaches at each position on defense to provide insight. "He got after us, but it was very uplifting, at the same time." (Inside Carolina)

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