John Shoop understands the heat Bob Babich is getting

Posted Nov 21, 2008
John Shoop doesn't know Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Bob Babich. But nobody knows how difficult it must have been for Babich to suffer through the recent torrent of criticism more than Shoop, perhaps the most polarizing coordinator in Bears history. Critics attacked Shoop even more than they have Babich. Now the offensive coordinator at UNC, Shoop can empathize with the plight of Babich based on the personal toll from his own tenure at Halas Hall. (Chicago Tribune)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Three Tar Heels No Longer On UNC Football Team For Spring Practice
Three North Carolina Football players are no longer with the team ahead of next month’s spring practice, a team spokesman confirmed Saturday. Linebacker Evan Bennett,...
Sat Feb 28, 2026

Former UNC Cornerbacks Marcus Allen, Thaddeus Dixon Audition at NFL Combine
Looking to strengthen their cases for April’s NFL Draft, former UNC cornerbacks Marcus Allen and Thaddeus Dixon took the field Friday at the NFL Combine...
Sat Feb 28, 2026

Video: Mack Brown On-Court Recognition At UNC vs. Louisville Game
Former North Carolina Football coach Mack Brown made his first public appearance at UNC since being let go from his position in November, 2024 during...
Fri Feb 27, 2026

Mack Brown to attend UNC-Louisville basketball game
Mack Brown will return to Chapel Hill on Feb. 23 to attend UNC's basketball game against Louisville, marking his first visit to campus since his...
Mon Feb 23, 2026