Geoff Collins details importance of North Carolina defensive line, continuity

Posted Jan 24, 2024
The Tar Heels recently introduced former Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins as the team’s new defensive coordinator. He will replace Gene Chizik, who held the role for the last two seasons. He recently spoke about the value of continuity on defense and the importance of terminology. “Well, one of the biggest things is the terminology piece,” Collins said. (On3.com)

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