John Shoop, Part II: Game Planning

Posted Jan 13, 2009
When offensive coordinator John Shoop calls a play on game day, it is the culmination of a number of efforts. It’s the effort of recruiting, the effort of individual players in the weight room and film room, and the effort put into practices – all of which occur out of the sight of the fan. What is that process like? How does it work during game week and on game day? What influences the specific approaches to the offensive game plan? (Inside Carolina)

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