Extra Points: Geek Squads

Posted Sep 12, 2024
When the Tar Heels kick off against N.C. Central on Saturday, coaches will communicate with players on the field via walkie-talkies and radio waves and they'll wield Apple iPad Pro and Air tablet computers in the booth and on the sidelines to coach players in real time. "The tablets are so good, it's like cheating," defensive line coach Ted Monachino says. (GoHeels.com)

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